The Man Who Never Lied Vocabulary Flashcards

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Ordered

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To tell someone what to do

Example: The king ordered Mamad to go to the palace.

Think: Who gives orders in your life? Why do we follow them?

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Replied

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To answer someone

Example: Mamad replied, “It’s true.”

Think: When do you reply kindly to someone?

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Cunning

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Tricky in a sneaky way

Example: A lie is cunning because it tries to sneak into your words.

Think: Why is it important to watch what we say?

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Several

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More than two but not a lot

Example: Several days passed before the king saw Mamad again.

Think: What is something you’ve done for several days in a row?

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Mane

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Hair on a horse’s neck

Example: The king held the horse by the mane.

Think: Can you think of other animals with manes?

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Stirrup

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The loop you put your foot in to ride a horse

Example: He put one foot in the stirrup to get on the horse.

Think: Have you ever used something to help you climb up?

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Prepare

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To get things ready

Example: The queen was told to prepare a feast.

Think: What do you prepare for special days?

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Feast

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A big and special meal

Example: The queen was asked to make a feast.

Think: What would you have at your dream feast?

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Lie

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To say something that is not true

Example: The king tried to make Mamad lie, but he didn’t.

Think: Why is telling the truth important?

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Wise

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Smart and careful, especially with decisions

Example: Mamad was a wise man who never lied.

Think: What makes someone wise?