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Short Story Vocab #1
on being 17...... and Be-ers and Do-ers
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| IQ | an abbreviation of Intelligence Quotient, determined through a test |
| potter's wheel | a machine on which potters sculpt pots, bowls, and art out of clay |
| afghan | a soft, lightweight blanket, usually hand-knitted or crocheted |
| bored | drilled; (in this context) stared intensely; stared intimidatingly |
| conformity | obedience; submission to norms |
| contrary | contradictory; opposite of what is expected |
| crocheting | a method of weaving with thread or yarn |
| crooning | singing in a low, soothing tone; serenading |
| embroidering | making ornamental designs on cloth with thread and needle |
| verandah | a large porch |