ELA vocab

Front

Work for money. Example: Mrs. White works for JM.

Back

Employ

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Firmly holding on, often clingy. Example: Never gives up.

Back

Tenacious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Attention to detail; e.g., planning a detailed vacation.

Back

Meticulous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

Showing wild excitement and energy; e.g., a coach overly focused on winning.

Back

Manic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous. Example: Not donating to charity ever.

Back

Stingy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

Excessively proud; thinks they're better than others (e.g., in sports).

Back

Conceited

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

To take advantage of for personal gain. Example: Becoming friends with someone for their nice house.

Back

Exploit

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Ecstatically happy. Example: A bride on her wedding day.

Back

Elated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Strange or odd behavior. Example: Leaving town without luggage or telling friends.

Back

Peculiar

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Firm and unwavering in beliefs. Example: Someone who is ------ can't be easily peer pressured.

Back

Steadfast

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4