9th Grade Vocabulary for Test #24
The Bear ANTON CHEKHOV
mourn v. to feel or express grief or sorrow
logic n. a method of reasoning
pretentious adj. expressing exaggerated importance or worth
monopoly n. exclusive possession or control
A Sunny Morning SERAFIN AND JOAQUÍN ÁLVAREZ QUINTERO
parasol n. small, decorative umbrella used for protection from the sun
philosopher n. thinker
glutton n. someone who eats greedily
Bye-Bye Brevoort EUDORA WELTY
dismantling v. taking apart; tearing down
furled adj. rolled up and secured
tiered adj. arranged in layers or levels
sanction v. to give official approval or permission