Unit 6: Novel Study: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Chapters 22–36

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  1. unique
    the single one of its kind
  2. perspective
    a way of regarding situations or topics
  3. metamorphosis
    striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
  4. level
    a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
  5. abnormal
    not typical or usual or regular
  6. courteous
    characterized by politeness and gracious good manners
  7. mollify
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  8. diminish
    decrease in size, extent, or range
  9. perfunctory
    hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
  10. elocution
    an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice
  11. affect
    have an influence upon
  12. abide
    put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  13. dictate
    say out loud for the purpose of recording
  14. stimulate
    stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
  15. bilk
    cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
  16. pose
    a bearing assumed by models for artistic purposes
  17. cajole
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  18. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  19. cacophony
    loud confusing disagreeable sounds
  20. tolerance
    willingness to respect the beliefs or practices of others
  21. magnanimous
    noble and generous in spirit
  22. malicious
    having the nature of threatening evil
  23. aphorism
    a short pithy instructive saying
  24. excruciating
    extremely painful
  25. venture
    proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
  26. malaise
    a feeling of mild sickness or depression
  27. hapless
    unfortunate and deserving pity
  28. capricious
    determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
  29. immaculate
    completely neat and clean
Created on Mon Nov 30 13:21:48 EST 2020 (updated Thu Dec 03 10:32:55 EST 2020)

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