Twins: Chapters 1–2

by Varian Johnson, Shannon Wright
Twin sisters Maureen and Francine have always done everything together — but when the girls start sixth grade, they face challenges and conflicts in their relationship.

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  1. glitch
    a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
    Though, thanks to a computer glitch, we only had advisory, science, and language arts together.
  2. orientation
    a course introducing a new situation or environment
    At least there was one benefit of reading through all my orientation materials...
  3. corps
    an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions
    I am Master Sergeant Lucinda Fields. Your instructor for the Youth Cadet Corps program.
  4. brief
    give essential information to someone
    Private, come up and brief the cadets on our procedures.
  5. cadet
    a military trainee (as at a military academy)
    Private, come up and brief the cadets on our procedures.
  6. soprano
    the highest female voice; the voice of a boy before puberty
    I fall between soprano and alto.
  7. promote
    assign to a higher position
    What about Cadet Corps? They promote you to captain yet?
  8. unique
    highly unusual or rare but not the single instance
    Excuse me for trying to name you girls something unique.
  9. brisk
    quick and energetic
    I wasn't running! It was a brisk walk.
  10. hypothesis
    a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested
    We form a hypothesis!
  11. inseparable
    not capable of being split
    Before I knew it, we were inseparable.
  12. creed
    any system of principles or beliefs
    Our creed says we're not supposed to lie.
  13. discipline
    training to improve strength or self-control
    ...With a commitment to discipline, self-confidence, integrity, and...betterment of self and community.
  14. integrity
    moral soundness
    ...With a commitment to discipline, self-confidence, integrity, and...betterment of self and community.
  15. inquire
    ask about
    Um, Master Sergeant...what do you mean my parents inquired about YCC?
Created on Tue Feb 16 09:48:57 EST 2021 (updated Thu Feb 18 09:56:39 EST 2021)

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