Unit #2 Vocabulary Flashcards

Front

accost

Back

to approach in an aggressive way

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

brackish

Back

salty or unpleasant to drink

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

gambit

Back

an opening move that involves risk or sacrifice

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

incendiary

Back

tending to stir up rebellion or tending to start fires

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

overt

Back

open; not hidden; expressed; easily recognized

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

sacrilege

Back

disrespecting something sacred

Front

talisman

Back

object that serves as a charm or has magical powers

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

animadversion

Back

strong criticism

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

celerity

Back

quickness or speed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

halcyon

Back

peaceful or calm

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E