Tier 2 vocab c

perplexed

• to be confused or puzzled by something
• a type of building material
• a feeling of contentment
• a feeling of worry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

mystify

• a magic spell
• To make a person confused or perplexed by the mysterious of a situation
• a type of mystery

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

an appropriate amount

• sufficient
• inefficient
• deficient
• efficient

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

an imbalance or inequality between things

• discontent
• disconnected
• disparity
• disused

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

To do something without delay; to be punctual; to suggest or remind   

• parity
• promptly
• precaution
• abruptly

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4C

The situation is invariably hopeless.   

• The hopeless situation happens usually
• The hopeless situation is unpopular
• The hopeless situation is shocking
• The hopeless situation has a dramatic effect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Something that is sincere or has integrity

• proud
• wealthy
• earnest

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The inefficiency of the workers eventually destroyed the business. Inefficiency means...

• Not achieving the desired results with what’s available
• The workers were unhappy 
• not having much money 
• the workers were angry 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

Against or opposite to

• 'Contrary' to popular belief, there is more to life than television
• Mary could have been more 'eloquent' at this moment in time.
• The author had a 'distinguished' career
• He spoke 'frankly' when he said at the situation was grim.   

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

He spoke frankly when he said at the situation was grim. Frankly means...

• a person's name
• An honest expression; to not try to pull the wool over someone’s eyes
• to exaggerate
• to communicate clearly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C