The Diary of a Young Girl Vocabulary Sections 1-2

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congenial

Back

getting along together harmoniously

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lumbago

Back

acute or chronic pain in the lower back

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capitulation

Back

the act of surrendering or yielding

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scullery

Back

room for cleaning and storing dishes and cooking utensils

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shank’s mare

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one’s own legs

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piqued

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to stimulate interest or curiosity

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gawky

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awkward in movement or posture

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vile

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extremely unpleasant or morally bad

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superfluous

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unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

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brooch

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an ornamental clasp or pin