Unit 7: Raymond's Run

Learn these words from the short story by Toni Cade Bambara (Inside: Level B, Unit 7).

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  1. squeaky
    having or making a high-pitched sound
  2. mind
    be in charge of or deal with
  3. look after
    keep under careful scrutiny
  4. head start
    the advantage gained by beginning early, as in a race
  5. tale
    a trivial lie
  6. exercise
    the activity of exerting muscles to keep fit
  7. interrupt
    make a break in
  8. serious
    completely lacking in playfulness
  9. stroll
    walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
  10. subject
    likely to be affected by something
  11. fit
    a sudden uncontrollable attack
  12. fantasy
    imagination unrestricted by reality
  13. ventriloquist
    a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy
  14. dummy
    a figure representing the human form
  15. routine
    a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer one
  16. shame
    a state of dishonor
  17. jam-packed
    filled to capacity
  18. stilt
    a pole used for walking high above the ground
  19. gesture
    motion of hands or body to emphasize a thought or feeling
  20. squint
    partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct light
  21. nerve
    impudent aggressiveness
  22. burn
    feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion
  23. energy
    a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
  24. crouch
    bend one's back forward from the waist on down
  25. pistol
    a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
  26. explode
    burst outward, usually with noise
  27. static
    crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
  28. congratulate
    say something to someone that expresses praise
  29. honest
    marked by truth
  30. plan
    a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved
Created on Wed Aug 03 10:36:56 EDT 2016 (updated Wed Aug 03 11:06:35 EDT 2016)

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