Argumentative Writing Vocab - Definitions

Argumentative Writing Vocab - Definitions

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English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.8.4C, RI.8.4, L.6.1E

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

refute

Back

(v) To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

plaudits

Back

(n) Applause; enthusiastic praise or approval.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

bolster

Back

(v) To support, give a boost to.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

qualm

Back

(n) A pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, doubt.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

peruse

Back

(v) To read thoroughly and carefully.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

advocate

Back

(n) A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

proponent

Back

(n) A person who advocates for a theory, proposal, or project.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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