Twins: Chapters 3–11

by Varian Johnson, Shannon Wright
Twin sisters Maureen and Francine have always done everything together — but when the girls start sixth grade, they face challenges and conflicts in their relationship.

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  1. interchangeable
    such that the arguments or roles can be switched
    It's not that we just look alike. Everyone thinks we're interchangeable.
  2. platform
    a document stating the principles of a political party
    We can help each other with our platforms!
  3. technically
    according to the exact meaning; according to the facts
    Though, technically, I didn't say immediately after church.
  4. self-confidence
    belief in your own abilities or judgment
    I didn't say you had no self-confidence. I said low self-confidence.
  5. disingenuous
    not straightforward or candid
    It feels disingenuous not to be honest about your intentions.
  6. civil
    not rude
    I don't like it...but we won't force either of you to drop out.
    As long as you keep it civil.
  7. compassionate
    showing or having sympathy for another's suffering
    I thought leaders were supposed to be compassionate.
  8. rig
    arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
    The game was rigged.
  9. construct
    an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
    Duh! Gender is a construct.
  10. psychic
    a person sensitive to things beyond natural perception
    But don't you guys share the same thoughts? You know, like twin psychic powers?
  11. exemplary
    worthy of imitation
    Also, exemplary job on your exam yesterday.
  12. vandalize
    intentionally destroy or deface someone else's property
    Francine vandalized one of my posters at school.
  13. indefinitely
    to an unknown extent
    You're grounded indefinitely.
  14. frank
    characterized by directness in manner or speech
    And, quite frankly, it isn't your decision.
  15. accompany
    perform a supporting musical part
    Francine's platform was all about more interaction between clubs at school. Like asking the chorus to sing while the orchestra accompanied them.
  16. trait
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
    What are traits of a good leader?
  17. compose
    write music
    Would you ask Picasso to stop drawing? Or Mozart to stop composing?
  18. operation
    a calculation by mathematical methods
    You've almost got it! But remember the order of operations.
  19. pulpit
    a platform raised to give prominence to the person on it
    She sounded like she should be in a church pulpit...Not a school assembly.
  20. decline
    refuse to accept
    My sister asked me to help organize Showcase Days...
    But I declined.
Created on Thu Feb 18 09:53:22 EST 2021 (updated Thu Feb 18 09:56:32 EST 2021)

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