Officious

• assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters

• a dark cloud or covering of smoke, dust, or similar matter; a cloth spread over a coffin

• an accusation in response to one from someone else

• long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Gesticulate

• skip or dance about in a lively or playful way

• use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

• adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations

• secretive

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Errant

• assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters

• unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint

• erring or straying from the proper course or standards; traveling in search of adventure

• crazy

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Tirade

• a projecting corner or angle of a wall or building.

• joint effort

• a dark cloud or covering of smoke, dust, or similar matter; a cloth spread over a coffin

• a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Pall

• a dark cloud or covering of smoke, dust, or similar matter; a cloth spread over a coffin

• the state or quality of being doubtful; uncertainty

• a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

• joint effort

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Festooned

• use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

• adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations

• n a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair

• skip or dance about in a lively or playful way

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Abyss

• Hollow shell of ivory or wood, struck by the fingers to make a clicking sound

• a deep or seemingly bottomless canyon

• a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

• a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Opaque

• crazy

• assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters

• not able to be seen through; not transparent

• erring or straying from the proper course or standards; traveling in search of adventure

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Oppressive

• unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint

• eagerly.

• remorse; affected by guilt.

• able to be heard

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Avidly

• crazy

• eagerly

• batty

• secretive

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4