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Chapter 5
Becoming Naomi Leon Chapter 5
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6th Grade
03/16/2012

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Term
bird of paradise
Definition
small tree or shrub, Caesalpinia ( Poinciana ) gilliesii, native to South America, having featherlike leaves and showy yellow flowers with red stamens
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flitting
Definition
to move lightly and swiftly; fly, dart, or skim along
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spiffy
Definition
well-dressed
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raspy
Definition
harsh; grating; rasping.
2. easily annoyed; irritable
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tender
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or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
2. weak or delicate in constitution; not strong or hardy
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nimble
Definition
quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile
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coax
Definition
to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc
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