Review for Vocab List 7

Definition: Intended to be humorous, but often silly or inappropriate. Playful and communicated in jest.

• impetus
• facetious
• bilk
• implore

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Definition: To beg or pray for something fervently. To plead urgently.

• implore
• languid
• zealous
• haphazard

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

To swindle or cheat. To defraud a person. To escape from someone or manage to lose a pursuer.

• facetious
• thwart
• bilk
• ultimatum

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: To oppose, confuse or defeat. To keep someone from achieving their goals or plans.

• zealous
• impetus
• languid
• thwart

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: Deliberate neglect of obligations, duty or responsibility. The act of deserting a building.

• haphazard
• dereliction
• bilk
• impetus

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: An expression that includes a demand along with the consequences, usually negative. 

• impetus
• thwart
• facetious
• ultimatum

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: Actively and unreservedly enthusiastic; fervent or fanatical.

• zealous
• dereliction
• implore
• haphazard

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: Happening or done in a way not planned; irregular; governed by chance. 

• languid
• thwart
• ultimatum
• haphazard

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: The energy or motivation behind an accomplishment or undertaking. The force that causes motion.

• thwart
• implore
• impetus
• bilk

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: Lacking vigor and energy. Listless, indifferent, or slow.

• facetious
• languid
• ultimatum
• zealous

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C