Unit 2 vocab Perry

Define adjourn

• • to stop proceedings temporarily; to move to another place

• To schedule a meeting for the same time next week.
• To conclude a meeting without any further discussion.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Define alien

• A type of foreign language
• A government official from another country
• a citizen from another country

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

Define comely

• Attractive or pleasing in appearance.
• Unattractive or displeasing in appearance.
• A term used to describe something that is dull or boring.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Define compensate

• To provide a reward for good behavior.
• To ignore a problem and let it persist.
• • to make up for; to repay for services

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Define dissolute

• loose in one's morals or behavior

• Dissolute refers to a state of being completely sober and disciplined.
• Dissolute means being overly cautious and reserved.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define erratic

• not regular or consistent

• Randomly changing without reason.
• Consistent and reliable in behavior.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

define expulsion

• the process of driving or forcing out

• A method of teaching in a classroom setting.
• The process of accepting someone into a group.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Define feint

• a deliberately deceptive movement;

• A type of physical exercise or workout.
• A straightforward and honest action.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define fodder

• Fodder refers to a type of livestock breed.
• food for horses or cattle

• Fodder is a type of grain used for baking.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Define fortify

• To weaken or diminish.
• To ignore or neglect.
• To strengthen or secure.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4