The Yellow Wallpaper vocabulary
by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, 1892
24 useful words from The Yellow Wallpaper, from easier to harder. Each has a simple meaning and an example sentence, so you learn words you can actually use, not just recognise.
- secureverb
to obtain or achieve something, especially after effort
“She managed to secure a good job after graduation.”
- declareverb
to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially
“He declared his intention to run for mayor.”
- laughverb
to make sounds with your voice, usually while smiling, because you think something is funny
“The joke made everyone laugh.”
- believeverb
to accept something as true; to have faith in something
“I believe in the power of education.”
- exercisenoun
physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy
“Regular exercise is important for good health.”
- agreeverb
to have the same opinion or to accept a suggestion
“We agreed to meet at the cafe.”
- conditionnoun
the state of something, especially with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order
“The car is in excellent condition.”
- gardennoun
an area of ground where plants (such as flowers or vegetables) are grown
“We planted tomatoes in the garden.”
- strangeadjective
unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand
“I heard a strange noise last night.”
- windownoun
an opening in a wall or door that usually contains a sheet of glass
“I opened the window to let in some fresh air.”
- carefuladjective
making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious
“Be careful when you cross the street.”
- tiredadjective
in need of rest or sleep
“After the long hike, I was very tired.”
- schedulenoun
a plan of things that will be done and the times when they will be done
“I have a busy schedule today.”
- exerciseverb
to engage in physical activity to sustain or improve health and fitness
“She exercises every morning before work.”
- patternnoun
a repeated decorative design
“The wallpaper has a floral pattern.”
- reliefnoun
a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
“I felt a sense of relief after finishing the exam.”
- secureadjective
free from danger or threat
“The building is secure with a new alarm system.”
- declareverb
to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially
“He declared his intention to run for mayor.”
- declareverb
to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially
“He declared his intention to run for mayor.”
- declareverb
to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially
“He declared his intention to run for mayor.”
- declareverb
to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially
“He declared his intention to run for mayor.”
- declareverb
to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially
“He declared his intention to run for mayor.”
- declareverb
to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially
“He declared his intention to run for mayor.”
- declareverb
to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially
“He declared his intention to run for mayor.”
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