House on Mango Street Vocabulary

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a business that features coin-operated laundry machines

There aren’t any washing machines in the apartment, so you’ll need to go to the _ down the street.

Back

laundromat

Front

very violent and fierce

When the bear growled, it looked very _.

Back

ferocious

Front

to bless or christen

Many Christians _ their children at a young age.

Back

baptize

Front

to receive or be left with (something) from a former owner

Naomi's favorite piece of jewelry is a precious necklace she _ed from her grandmother.

Back

inherit

Front

a decorative hanging light

Lin’s parents bought a beautiful new _ to hang over the dining room table.

Back

chandelier