Chairman of Extensive Vocabularies

Define esoteric

• Esoteric means intended for only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

• Esoteric means commonly known and easily accessible
• Esoteric means simple and straightforward
• Esoteric means widely understood by the general public

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Define soliloquies

• Soliloquies are group discussions in a play where characters express their thoughts.
• Soliloquies are musical interludes in a play performed by the entire cast.
• Soliloquies are physical actions performed by characters in a play to convey their emotions.
• Soliloquies are speeches delivered by a character in a play when they are alone on stage, expressing their inner thoughts and feelings to the audience.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Definite litany

• A random assortment of items
• A vague and ambiguous collection
• A specific and detailed list or recitation of items or things.
• An unordered list of things

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Define precocious

• Having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected.
• Having developed certain abilities or inclinations at a later age than is usual or expected.
• Developing abilities or inclinations at the expected age.
• Having no abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Define maladies

• Maladies are diseases or ailments affecting the human body.
• Maladies are types of desserts.
• Maladies are a form of currency used in ancient civilizations.
• Maladies are plants found in tropical regions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Define interloper

• A person who is highly respected and revered.

• A person who is always welcomed and fully embraced.

• A person who is considered a local and part of the origin story.

• A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

define Persona Non Grata

• A person who is highly respected in a social group
• A person who is always welcome in a particular country
• A person who is neutral in a conflict
• A person who is not welcome or acceptable in a particular country or social group.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Define bereft

• Overflowing with abundance
• Deprived of or lacking something
• Happy and content
• Full of, filled with

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Define rivulets

• Small streams or brooks of water
• Desert sand dunes
• Mountain peaks
• Large rivers

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Define wretched

• In a very unhappy or unfortunate state

• Defined as average or expected

• Characterized by extreme wealth
• In a very happy state

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4