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Test 32012 -2013
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formal – (adjective) – describing something that
is proper
“His formal schooling ended when he was ten (but he went on to teach himself foreign languages, grammar, science, and math).” Benjamin Franklin: A Biography Developing
Readers P1
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apprentice – (noun) – a person who works for another in
order to learn a trade
“Benjamin became an apprentice, or student, of his brother James, a printer. Benjamin Franklin: A Biography Developing Readers P1
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blustery – (adjective) – describe something that
would blow violently
“He stood by a shed in a blustery Philadelphia field as his kite danced among the thunderclouds. Benjamin Franklin: A Biography
Developing Readers P5
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bizarre – ( noun) – unusual in appearance, style, or
character
“Benjamin looked down and saw something bizarre. Could it be?” Benjamin
Franklin: A Biography Developing Readers P7
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tradition – (noun) – custom or belief handed down
from generation to generation
“In the old Chinese tradition, the ch’i-lin is the symbol of a promising male offspring. The Ch’i-lin Purse p. 238
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procession – (noun) – something that moves
forward
“Picking up the hua-chiao, they placed it on their shoulders, and the wedding procession began.” The Ch’i-lin Purse p.
240
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distribution – (noun) – the act of giving some to each, of dividing and giving out in
shares
“Don’t you know that a li (one-third of a mile) down the road there is a food-distribution shack?” The Ch’i-lin Purse p. 243
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recommend – (verb) – to speak in favor of; suggest
favorably
“If you are interested, I would be happy to recommend you.” The Ch’i-lin Purse p. 243
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architect – (noun) – a person who designs and
makes plans for buildings
“He was an engineer, an architect, a musician, a philosopher, an astronomer.” Leonardo’s Horse p. 365
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midst – (noun) – in the middle of
“Never mind that he was in the midst of painting a larger religious picture in Florence.” Leonardo’s Horse p. 366
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achieved – (verb) – carried out to a successful end;
accomplished
“And he became depressed. What had he achieved? He asked himself.” Leonardo’s
Horse p. 374
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mourned – (verb) – to have felt sorrow or grief
“In his notebook Leonardo mourned, ‘I have wasted my hours.’” Leonardo’s Horse p. 374
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sacred – (adjective) – worthy of deep respect
“It is a sacred place, and if you ever go in there, you will be dismissed immediately.” The Chi’lin Purse p. 244
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behavior – (noun) – a way of acting
“Hsiang-ling was saddened by his behavior; it reminded her of how spoiled she had been as a child.” The Chi’lin
Purse p. 244
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astonished – (verb) – to surprise greatly; amaze
“She was astonished to find herself sitting in the middle seat – the place of the highest honor.” The Chi’lin Purse p. 248
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gratitude – (noun)- kindly feeling because of a favor
received; desire to do a favor in return; thankfulness
“I was hoping that one day I would find you and show my gratitude.” The Chi’lin Purse p.
249