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imitate
(v.) to copy someone's movements or expressions; to appear like something else
mystery/mysteries
(n.) singular/plural - A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story.
barrier
(n.) something that blocks the way; an obstacle
SYNONYMS: an obstruction, fence, wall, blockade, safeguard
ANTONYMS: an opening, passage
-myst-
root meaning "secret."
It comes from the Greek word "muein" meaning "to close the eyes or lips."
mystic
of hidden meaning and spiritual power; Ex. mystic ceremonies
mysteriously
(adv) in a way that is difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
mystique
(n) a fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something.
mystify
To confuse or puzzle someone
independent clause (simple sentence)
expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. Has both a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
dependent clause
It contains a subject and verb, but it does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
The Perkins Institute
school for the blind, founded in 1829 in Boston
well-house
A shed covering a deep hole from which water is drawn
Helen Keller
American female author, political activist, lecturer; first deaf-blind person to earn B.A. She wrote The Story of My Life and The Frost King.
Annie Sullivan
smart, extremely stubborn, independent young woman; 20 years old (when she taught Helen); teaches Helen Keller to communicate.
A Miracle Worker
autobiography
An account of a person's life written by that person
inclusion
the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.
mystical
having a spiritual sense or importance beyond human understanding
mystification
n. The act of artfully perplexing/confusing
mystics
people who seek direct communication with divine forces
mystifyingly
(adverb) done in a way that is very strange or impossible to explain
mystagogue
(n.) a teacher or propounder of mystical doctrines
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