to make a judgment in an argument; usually because asked to do so by those involved

• arbitrate

• censure

• chide

• equivocate

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

strong criticism or disapproval, sometimes in a formal statement

• censure

• disposition

• equivocate

• mettle

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

to speak to someone severely because they have behaved badly

• chide

• mettle

• mirth

• prattle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

the particular type of character that a person naturally has

• disposition

• redress

• vice

• arbitrate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

to use ambiguous language with the intent to confuse other people, especially to hide the truth or avoid committing oneself

• equivocate

• arbitrate

• chide

• censure

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation with resilience

• mettle

• prattle

• disposition

• mirth

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

laughter, humor, or happiness

• mirth

• prattle

• vice

• chide

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

to talk at length in a foolish way without saying anything important

• prattle

• mirth

• disposition

• censure

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

to put right a wrong or give payment for a wrong that has been done

• redress

• chide

• arbitrate

• equivocate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

immoral or wicked behavior

• vice

• mettle

• chide

• disposition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C