Vocabulary List 6

Mythbusters, a popular television show, seeks to _____________________ common misconceptions held by the public.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

To Prove Wrong

• Indulge

• Eccentric

• Assuage

• Debunk

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The mystery was _____________________ and even the best detective on the force could not put the pieces together and solve the case. 

Hardworking; Busy

• Indulgent

• Eccentric

• Penurious

• Assiduous

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The Lizard People spent hours dancing and shouting  _____________________ towards the skies in hopes of rain pouring down.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4C

Synonym: Poor; destitute; miserly

• Avarice

• Assiduous

• Penurious

• Eccentric

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Most people described her outfits as extremely ______________ since not many people would use paper towels and trash bags for skirts and sweaters.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Antonym: Assiduous

• Lethargic

• Energized

• Poor

• Wealthy

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The greedy banker’s _____________________ led him to funnel company funds into his personal account. 

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Lenient; Yielding to Desire

• Penurious

• Insuperable

• Indulgent

• Assiduous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4