Glossary

Someone in charge

money you owe to someone

to be very very tired

to like something or someone 

unable to be tired out 

freedom

a feeling when you are worried about something 

the speed at which something is moving. 

For example, a regents class moves at a faster pace than other classes. 

 

Something that is passed around for people to sign in support of an idea. Usually, a petition is used when you want to change the way things are and you need to show that others support you. 

 

For example,

Sarah wanted to make sure that the animals at the zoo were being treated fairly so she had all of the guests sign a petition to send to the owner.  If everyone signed it the owner would have to pay attention. 

Something that is passed around for people to sign in support of an idea. Usually, a petition is used when you want to change the way things are and you need to show that others support you. 

 

For example,

Sarah wanted to make sure that the animals at the zoo were being treated fairly so she had all of the guests sign a petition to send to the owner.  If everyone signed it the owner would have to pay attention. 

to want something or to think about it in a good way

to feel sorry for someone 

to believe in something that is the opposite of what everyone else thinks.  To be extreme or differnet in your beliefs 

To go against authority or whoever is in charge

to be given something or to get something 

to mirror

to go faster

to feel overwhelmed like too much is going on and you can't handle it 

to not act like a lady or to not act properly. 

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