Vocabulary Unit 3 Level E

Front

Redress

Back

To set right; remedy or rectify a grievance or wrong.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

Demise

Back

A death, especially of a person in a lofty position.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

Culinary

Back

Related to cooking or the kitchen.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

Punitive

Back

Intended as punishment; often refers to damages awarded in a court case.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

Coerce

Back

To compel someone to act in a certain way by use of force or threats.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

Adversary

Back

An opponent or enemy in a contest or conflict.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

Perpetuate

Back

To make something continue indefinitely; to preserve from extinction.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

Urbane

Back

Sophisticated, refined, and well-mannered.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

Front

Grievance

Back

A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

Plaintiff

Back

A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5