Mother to Son/ Narrative Life of…/ Learning to Read vocabulary

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What does the word 'crystal' mean when used as an adjective?

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Having qualities like glassware that is very clear and that suggests elegance.

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What does the phrase 'by hook or crook' mean?

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By any possible way.

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What does the word 'sneer' mean?

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To smile meanly.

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What is another definition for 'leaf' besides being part of a tree?

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A page in a book.

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What does 'bestow' mean?

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To give or present something as a gift or honor.

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What is the meaning of the word 'narrative'?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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What does 'vocabulary' refer to?

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The body of words used in a particular language or by a particular group.

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What does 'elegance' mean?

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The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

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What does 'opaque' mean?

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Not able to be seen through; not transparent.

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What does 'meanly' imply when describing a smile?

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In a cruel or unkind manner.