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Why Cats and Dogs Fight

Why Cats and Dogs Fight. A Romanian Folktale Retold by Tamim Ansary. modestly. Adv.- Having or showing a humble opinion of one's own talents, abilities, and value. John acted modestly when he accepted his award, and never bragged about always being on the Honor Roll. counterproposal.

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Why Cats and Dogs Fight

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  1. Why Cats and Dogs Fight A Romanian Folktale Retold by TamimAnsary

  2. modestly • Adv.-Having or showing a humble opinion of one's own talents, abilities, and value. • John acted modestly when he accepted his award, and never bragged about always being on the Honor Roll.

  3. counterproposal • counter v.-to act in a different or opposite way • proposal n.-a plan or idea • counterproposal n. An idea or plan offered that is opposite or different from the original. I offered a counterproposal, or a different idea, when my friends suggested we go roller skating. (I really hate roller skating.)

  4. persnickety • adj. overly picky about details • Mrs. Smith is so persnickety about the way she makes us organize our desks.

  5. grovel • v. to beg or plead in a humiliating way • Sarah made her brother grovel when he asked to play her video game.

  6. resentment • n. negative feelings towards a person or situation • I felt resentment towards my “ex” best friend after she started telling lies about me.

  7. restore • v. to bring back to the original condition • The construction workers were trying to restore the building back to its original condition after the hurricane.

  8. Admiration • n. A feeling of appreciation and respect. • I showed my admiration for my mother by helping her around the house.

  9. sulkily • adv. Acting in a way shows moodiness, resentment, or bitterness. • The boy sulkily walked out of the room when his mother told him he couldn’t have dessert.

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