Walk Two Moons — Vocabulary
Sharon Creech
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passageshort part of a longer written work Mr. Birkway liked this passage because it showed that even though someone might be our best friend, he or she could still drive us crazy.p.189.95 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) Each passage below is followed by a number of questions.more a short part of a longer written work Show general definition for passage (as in: In lines 1-9 of the passage...) a short part of a longer written work Show editor's word notes This meaning of passage is commonly seen on standardized tests like the SAT and ACT.
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approachapproach → approaching:coming In the east the sky was smoky gray, and I was glad for the approaching dawn.p.250.23 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) Winter is approaching.more approach → approaching:getting nearer Show general definition for approach (as in: approached the city) to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)
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approach#2way of doing something I wanted to warn him. "Phoebe and I saw her slashing and hacking away at the bushes in her backyard." "Is there something wrong with that?" he asked. I tried another approach. "Her voice is like dead leaves blowing around, and her hair is spooky."p.107.33 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) Perhaps I just need to work harder, but I may need an entirely different approach to the problem.more method (way of doing something) Show general definition for approach (as in: use the best approach) a way of doing something; or a route that leads to a particular place
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sullenunhappy and withdrawn I had always pictured murderers as being mopey and sullen.p.108.22 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) She changed from a happy, outgoing child to sullen teenager.more Show general definition for sullen (as in: a sullen mood) being unhappy (and often withdrawn)
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postscriptpostscript → P.S.:abbreviation for "postscript" that is placed at the end of a letter (after the signature) to indicate that an additional note follows Beneath Mrs. Cadaver's signature was a P.S. saying that Mrs. Cadaver would be away until Monday.p.160.22 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) PS: Bob just walked through and says hello.more postscript → PS:an abbreviation for "postscript" that is placed at the end of a letter (after the signature) to indicate that an additional note follows Show general definition a note added to the end of a letter after the signature -- usually preceded with "PS:" or "P.S." or: any written or spoken addition added after the end of something
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taunttaunt → taunted:teased (in an upsetting way) ...and they taunted me with, "Do you really kiss trees? Didn't you know you're supposed to kiss boys?"p.215.71 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) She used Twitter to taunt the opposing candidate.more intentionally anger, challenge, or upset someone Show general definition to intentionally anger, challenge, or upset someone -- especially by mocking them or hurling insults or (as a noun): an insult or other action intended to anger, challenge, or upset someone
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analyzeanalyze → analyzed:examined to better understand Phoebe pulled out the envelope with the unidentifiable hair strands. "Perhaps you could have these analyzed," she suggested.p.174.2 Show exemplary sample (not from book) Analyze the situation and tell me what you think we should do.more examine in detail to better understand Show general definition to examine and consider something in detail to better understand it
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evolveevolve → evolved:developed Gramps said that those myths evolved because people needed a way to explain where fire came from and why there was evil in the world.p.262.8 Show exemplary sample (not from book) Large brick-size phones that could only send and receive calls, evolved into today's smartphones.more evolve → evolved:gradually developed Show general definition for evolve (as in: the policy evolved) to develop (gradually come to exist or change)
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skepticaldoubtful (that something is true) "Maybe Mr. Birkway helped her chop up her husband and bury him and maybe they were getting worried and decided to disguise the spot with a rhododendron bush." I must have looked skeptical. Phoebe said, "Sal, you never can tell."p.80.4 Show exemplary sample (not from book) I am skeptical about her plan.more doubtful Show general definition doubtful (that something is true or worthwhile) or more rarely: generally tending to doubt what others believe
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anonymousunsigned (not revealing who wrote it) Phoebe imagined that every noise was the lunatic sneaking in or the message-leaver creeping up to drop off another anonymous note.p.78.8 Show exemplary sample (not from book) The police arrested her after an anonymous tip told them where to find the stolen diamonds.more by someone whose name is not known Show general definition for anonymous (as in: an anonymous author) an unknown person, or of an unknown person -- such as an unknown author, or donation of an unknown person
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consolecomfort (emotionally) Whenever anyone tried to console me about my mother, I had nearly chomped their heads off.p.127.4 Show exemplary sample (not from book) She consoled him after his mother died.more console → consoled:comforted Show general definition for console (as in: console her grief) to comfort (emotionally)
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agendaa list of items to discuss at a meeting "Okay," Phoebe said, "an agenda is a..." "So maybe it's for your dad," I suggested. "Does he go to meetings?"p.56.913 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) Everyone received a copy of the agenda the day before the meeting.more a list of items to be discussed at a meeting Show general definition for agenda (as in: on the agenda) a list of items to be discussed at a meeting
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agenda#2list of things they want to do The message was: Everyone has his own agenda.p.56.313 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) Slowing climate change is at the top of their agenda.more list of objectives Show general definition for agenda (as in: has his own agenda) a list of objectives; or an overriding goal or plan
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moccasinmoccasin → moccasins:soft leather shoes traditionally worn by Native Americans Inside was a small piece of blue paper and on it was printed this message: Don't judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins.p.47.920 more Show context notes Editor's notes: Two moons is a Native American way of saying two months. The message is meant to encourage empathy—specifically it says not judge someone harshly without having experienced what he/she has experienced. You'll see this sentiment expressed in other ways including "Don't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes," and "Put yourself in her shoes." The expression was made famous in an 1895 poem, Walk a Mile in His Moccasins by Mary T. Lathrap. It begins with these lines: Pray, don't find fault with the man that limps, Or stumbles along the road. Unless you have worn the moccasins he wears, Or stumbled beneath the same load. There may be tears in his soles that hurt Though hidden away from view. The burden he bears placed on your back May cause you to stumble and fall, too. Show exemplary sample (not from book) The sole of a moccasin is soft and flexible.more soft leather shoe traditionally worn by Native Americans Show general definition a soft leather shoe traditionally worn by Native Americans.
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orneryquick to get annoyed, complain, argue, and be uncooperative Whenever anyone tried to console me about my mother, I had nearly chomped their heads off. I was a complete ornery old donkey. When my father would say, "You must feel terrible," I denied it. "I don't," I told him. "I don't feel anything at all." But I did feel terrible.p.127.58 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) I avoid contact when he's in an ornery mood.more cranky (easily annoyed and quick to complain and argue)
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elaboratetell more details When I mentioned about Ben asking where my mother was and my saying that she was in Lewiston, but that I didn't want to elaborate, Gram and Gramps looked at each other.p.66.2 Show exemplary sample (not from book) Please elaborate on the reasons you think this is the best plan.more explain in detail Show general definition for elaborate (as in: elaborate on your plan) add details or explain in detail
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despairdespair → despairing:losing hope Nine hours after that bus rolled over, as all those stretchers were being carried up the hill, and everyone despairing—there was her hand coming up out of the window and everyone was shouting because there it was, a moving hand.p.256.5 Show exemplary sample (not from book) Don't despair. Next year will be better.more lose hope Show general definition for despair (as in: do not despair) lose hope or feel distress
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cholesterola substance in animal fat that can cause heart disease if eaten in excess Fried foods aren't good for you. First of all, there's the cholesterol—p.147.713 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) In addition to having low cholesterol, my ratio of good to bad cholesterol is high.more a substance found in animal fat that when eaten or produced in large quantities increases the probability of getting heart disease Show general definition a substance found in animal fat that when eaten or produced in large quantities increases the probability of getting heart disease Show editor's word notes There are two main types of cholesterol: HDL (good cholesterol) is thought to offer some protection from heart disease. LDL (bad cholesterol) is thought to cause heart disease by encouraging plaque build-up on arteries (atherosclerosis). HDL stands for "high-density lipoproteins" while LDL stands for "low-density lipoproteins".
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malingeravoid responsibilities by pretending to be sick "I'm sick. Honest," she said. "It might be cancer." "Phoebe, I know you're worried, but there's nothing we can do but wait. We have to go on with things. We can't malinger."p.124.24 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) They accused me of malingering and insisted I visit their doctor.more malinger → malingering:avoiding responsibilities and duties by pretending to be sick Show general definition avoid responsibilities and duties -- often by pretending to be ill or (more rarely): to be slow
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indicateindicate → indicated:showed Phoebe was sending me messages with her eyebrows that indicated that she was not too pleased either.p.75.94 more Show exemplary sample (not from book) These maps are drawn with north to the top unless otherwise indicated.more indicate → indicated:pointed out (shown) Show general definition to show (point out, demonstrate, express, or suggest) Show editor's word notes The form, indicator can refer to many different kinds of things including intentional signals (such as a turn indicator), gauges (such as one that indicates pressure), or a measurement (such as an economic or chemical indicator).