Vocabulary Flashcards Maniac Magee Ch 1-10

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legacy

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something left or handed down by a person who came before

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legend

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a very famous or well-known person, especially in a particular field

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myth

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a story from ancient times, especially one used to explain natural events or cultural practices

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lunging

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moving forward suddenly with force

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trolley

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a vehicle that runs on tracks along streets and is powered by electricity from overhead wires

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musicale

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a small concert or musical performance, usually in someone's home

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accurate

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correct or exact; free from mistakes or errors

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scraggly

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untidy and irregular in shape or growth

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smatter

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a small amount of knowledge about a subject

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theories

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ideas or guesses that try to explain how or why something happens