Vocab Unit 6 - 20 Words - Definitions

(adj., part.) embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed

• abashed

• forthright

• ostracize

• finesse

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

(adj.) withdrawn, standing apart from others by choice

• defect

• flaunt

• aloof

• scapegoat

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

(n.) great mental suffering, distress, or pain; (v.) to cause deep pain or sorrow

• premonition

• forthright

• resolute

• anguish

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

(v.) to pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together into a system; (adj.) able to use language effectively; expressed clearly and forcefully

• articulate

• instill

• defect

• finesse

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

(v.) to be in, or exposed oneself to, pleasant warmth; to take pleasure or derive enjoyment from

• resolute

• retentive

• bask

• abashed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

(n.) an imperfection, flaw or blemish of some kind; (v.) to desert a cause or organization

• ostracize

• defect

• instill

• purge

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

(n.) delicate skill; tact and cleverness; (v.) to accomplish something by cleverness, good judgement or skillful evasion

• repercussion

• pseudonym

• abashed

• finesse

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

(v.) to wave or flutter showily; to display in a conceited, offensive way

• scapegoat

• flaunt

• bask

• resolute

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

(adj,) frank, direct, straightforward

• genial

• forthright

• articulate

• resolute

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

(adj.) cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm

• bask

• genial

• retentive

• purge

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6