study

study guide

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