A Long Way from Chicago Vocabulary: Chapters 1-3

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To lament means to:

Back

a cry of sorrow and grief.

Front

Which word from the story describes this piece of furniture:

Back

settee.

Front

A synonym for pilfer would be:

Back

steal.

Front

A sapling is a young tree.

Back

True.

Front

Someone or something responsible for harm or wrongdoing would best be described as a(n):

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culprit.

Front

What does the word 'lament' imply about a person's feelings?

Back

It implies feelings of sorrow and grief.

Front

What type of furniture is a settee?

Back

A settee is a type of seating, similar to a small sofa.

Front

What is a synonym for 'steal'?

Back

Pilfer.

Front

What is the definition of a sapling?

Back

A young tree.

Front

What does the term 'culprit' refer to?

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A person or thing responsible for a wrongdoing.