ELA 4 Vocabulary Lesson 3

perfectionist; person who insists things be exactly right

• maudlin

• parapet

• maverick

• stickler

arousing disgust or scorn

• maudlin

• scurvy

• maverick

• stickler

using or given to coarsely abusive; vulgar

• scurrilous

• scurvy

• maudlin

• stickler

the state of being proper, appropriateness; standards of what is proper or socially acceptable

• stickler

• maudlin

• propriety

• maverick

an often intense natural inclination or preference

• propensity

• parapet

• maudlin

• scurvy

a wall, rampart, or elevation of earth or stone to protect soldiers; a low wall or railing

an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party

weakly and effusively sentimental

to lessen in intensity

careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences