Grown: Part Three

by Tiffany D. Jackson
An aspiring singer must prove she didn't murder the R&B star who took her under his wing.

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  1. refurbish
    improve the appearance or functionality of
    Mom buys me a refurbished phone.
  2. salvage
    save from ruin, destruction, or harm
    We take it to Verizon and find we can’t salvage my pictures, contacts, or messages from my old phone.
  3. reclaim
    reassert one's right or title to
    Trying to reclaim your life is a lot like drowning.
  4. blatant
    without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
    Everyone has been giving me space. But Daddy...his absence is blatant. When I walk into a room, he walks out.
  5. convulse
    shake uncontrollably
    I cry and cry until my body is convulsing.
  6. sheepish
    showing a sense of shame
    Louie takes a relieved sigh, clutching his chest with a sheepish smile.
  7. invigorating
    imparting strength and vitality
    The thought of singing again both scary and invigorating.
  8. versatile
    competent in many areas and able to adapt with ease
    We needed to show audiences that I’m versatile, youthful, and have range.
  9. modulation
    when the loudness, pitch, or tone of the voice is modified
    I almost forget the modulation at the end of the song and go up an octave.
  10. octave
    a musical interval of eight tones
    I almost forget the modulation at the end of the song and go up an octave.
  11. proxy
    a person authorized to act for another
    “You don’t remember signing any documents?”
    Mom shrugs. “Only the proxy paperwork that girl Jessica gave me.”
  12. dubious
    fraught with uncertainty or doubt
    They give Shea and me dubious glances with strained smiles.
  13. concede
    be willing to yield
    “OK,” she concedes.
  14. meek
    evidencing little spirit or courage
    Creighton gives me a meek smile and a hey before jumping in the front seat.
  15. bristle
    react in an offended or angry manner
    “So did Marvin. Is that what you want me to do? Die?”
    For a bristling moment, I almost say yes.
  16. affluent
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
    Another dance with a trash DJ and strobe lights. Except there are over a thousand affluent black kids here, smashed together in the shadows.
  17. lurch
    move abruptly
    My stomach lurches.
  18. delirious
    marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
    And I let out a delirious deep belly laugh.
  19. onslaught
    a sudden and severe onset of trouble
    Shea stays home from school to avoid the onslaught.
  20. knoll
    a small natural mound
    Out the window, pass the grassy knoll, wind hits the flags flying high on white poles.
  21. uncanny
    surpassing the ordinary or normal
    I peep his curly brown hair, his soft features, his height. It’s uncanny. No way—this has to be him.
  22. imply
    express or state indirectly
    What are you implying?
  23. forthcoming
    easygoing and open when speaking or sharing information
    Korey has been very forthcoming. He takes these allegations seriously.
  24. extortion
    the crime of exacting money, as by threats
    Fame. Ruin his reputation. Extortion of money.
  25. exasperated
    greatly annoyed; out of patience
    “Shea, this is serious,” Daddy says, exasperated.
Created on Mon Jan 25 11:19:13 EST 2021 (updated Thu Jan 28 15:57:51 EST 2021)

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