from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

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from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

• Vocabulary

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fiscal

• An increase in your allowance could improve your
  fiscal affairs.

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troubadours

• In medieval times, troubadours entertained in
  many towns.

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taut

• In tug-of-war, you must get a good grip and pull
  the rope taut.

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voile

• The kitchen curtains were made of voile to allow
  light and air into the room.

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benign

• Sending flowers to someone who is ill is a benign
  act that may cheer them up.

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infuse

• The human voice can infuse poetry with deeper
  meaning.

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couched

• Mary couched her thoughts in the poetry she wrote.

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wormwood

• The wormwood must be watered regularly.