short stories vocabulary #2 from the monkey’s paw, ashes, the night the bed fell 7 th grade...
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SHORT STORIESVOCABULARY #2
From The Monkey’s Paw, Ashes, The Night the Bed Fell
7th GradeSeptember 23, 2015
Compensation (noun)
Definition: something given to help recover from a loss, injury or suffering
Example Sentence: He received compensation for his car accident injuries, since the accident was not his fault.
Dissuade (verb)
Definition: persuade someone not to do something
Example Sentence: The road signs dissuaded us from going off-road and driving on the desert sand.
Premonition (noun)
Definition: strong feeling that something bad will happen
Example Sentence: Even though she prepared for the surprise party, she had a premonition that nothing was going to go as planned.
Uproar (noun)
Definition: a loud noise or disturbance
Example Sentence: When the singer came on stage, the uproar from the crowd was deafening.
Limitation (noun)
Definition: something that limits or restricts
Example Sentence: The dog’s limitations were caused by his short leash, and he soon realized he couldn’t travel very far.
Reassurance (noun)
Definition: removal of someone’s doubts and fears
Example Sentence: We all need reassurance that that we are loved and everything will be ok.
Prowling (verb)
Definition: moving restlessly or sneakily
Example Sentences:
-The lion was constantly prowling around his cage and would not be still.
-The thief was prowling around the bank trying not to be seen.
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