Units #4-6 Vocabulary

Front

What does 'instill' mean?

Back

To gradually but firmly establish an idea or attitude in a person's mind.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Define 'jurisdiction'.

Back

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is an 'addendum'?

Back

An additional document or section added to a book or other written work.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does 'recourse' mean?

Back

A source of help or support in a difficult situation.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Define 'premonition'.

Back

A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What does 'anguish' mean?

Back

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Define 'ostracize'.

Back

To exclude someone from a society or group.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'peruse' mean?

Back

To read something carefully and in detail.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What is a 'repercussion'?

Back

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Define 'solicitous'.

Back

Showing concern or care for someone's well-being.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4