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The View from Saturday I

Learn about some of the descriptive vocabulary words that E. L. Konigsburg uses in The View from Saturday

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epiphanysudden realization: a sudden intuitive leap of understanding
decorumappropriateness of behavior or conduct; propriety
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
domicilethe residence where you have your permanent home
mazel tova Hebrew phrase used to express congratulations or best wishes
tendrilslender stem-like structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support
de factois a Latin expression that means "in fact" or "in practice"
pseudoimposter: a person who makes deceitful pretenses
zaftighaving a full rounded figure : pleasingly plump
ruggelachpastry made with a cream cheese dough and different fillings



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