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Short Stories
Vocabulary
Impartial- adj. not favoring one side more than another; fair
Emanate- v. to come forth
Dire- adj. dreadful; terrible
Fervent- adj. having or showing great intensity of feeling; passionate
Novel- adj. new and unusual
Vocabulary
Tangible- adj. capable of bring touched or felt
Discern- v. to detect or recognize
Condone- v. to excuse or overlook an offense, usually a serious one, without criticism
Imperative- adj. absolutely necessary
Zealous- adj. very eager, enthusiastic
The Leap
By: Louise Erdrich
Vocabulary
Commemorate- v. to preserve the memory of
Extricate- v. to release from entanglement or difficulty; to set free
Constricting- adj. restricting; limiting
Perpetually- adv. constantly; unceasingly
Tentative- adj. hesitant; uncertain
Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird
By: Toni Cade Bambara
Vocabulary
Paperweight- n. a heavy, often decorative object traditionally used to hold down loose papers
Campaign- n. a series of related actions with the purpose of a specific goal, such as an election campaign
Mortal- adj. deadly
Molasses- n. a thick, dark brown syrup created by boiling raw sugar
Vocabulary
Preclude- v. to prevent; to make impossible
Impunity- n. freedom from punishment, harm, or bad consequences
Accost- v. to approach and speak to, especially in an aggressive manner
Explicit- adj. definitely stated, clearly expressed
Implore- v. to ask earnestly; to beg
Websites:
Listen to the Story (click here)
The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe Article (click here)
Vocabulary
Imputation- n. an accusation
Parsimony- n. stinginess
Depreciate- v. to lessen the price or value of
Prudence- n. caution; good judgment
Vocabulary
Scythe- n. a tool used for cutting crops such as grass or wheat, with a long curved blade at the end of a long pole
Anguish- n. severe mental or physical pain or suffering
Resolve- n. firm determination to do something
Despondent- adj. in low spirits from loss of hope or courage
Benevolence- n. kindness; the quality of being well-meaning
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