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 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.)

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

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

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

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.

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

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.