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A Tale of Two Cities List 1

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Arguably one of the most famous novels, A Tale of Two Cities is a tough read for many learners. Help your readers understand the first chapters of the text by offering this vocabulary guide. Twenty new words are introduced, and two practice opportunities encourage a deeper understanding of the words. Example words include tremulous, incumbent, and demur. 

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