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Mockingbird Step 8

Chapters 14-15

Chapters 14-15


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Language English
Category English
Level Secondary School
Created / Updated 02.07.2024 / 02.07.2024
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to indulge

/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

She likes to indulge in a bit of luxury.

to allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered bad for you

to spank

/spæŋk/

The parents spanked the child for misbehaving.

to hit a child with the hand, usually several times on the bottom as a punishment

resilient

/rɪˈzɪliənt/

The community was highly resilient after the natural disaster.

able to recover quickly after something unpleasant such as shock, injury, etc.

reverent

/ˈrɛvərənt/

The audience gave a reverent silence during the ceremony.

showing great respect and admiration

to perish

/ˈpɛrɪʃ/

Many soldiers perished in the battle.

to die, especially in a sudden violent way

to recite

/rɪˈsaɪt/

She recited the poem from memory.

to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. that you have learned, especially to an audience

traitor

/ˈtreɪtə(r)/

He was labeled a traitor for sharing state secrets.

a person who betrays their country, friends, etc.

struck dumb

/strʌk dʌm/

She was struck dumb by the news.

so shocked or surprised that you cannot speak