Inside Out & Back Again Vocab Part 3

Contort means....

• to twist something so that it becomes out of shape and strange or unattractive

• to flatten completely
• to break into pieces
• to stretch tightly

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Roam(ed) means.....

• to walk or travel with no purpose or directions

• to stay in one place
• to travel in a straight line
• to move quickly and directly

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Generosity means...

• keeping things for yourself

• giving especially of money or time

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Pity means...

• a state of indifference towards others
• sympathy for a person or animal who is suffering

• a feeling of joy for someone's success
• an expression of anger towards misfortune

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Temper means....

• a type of weather phenomenon
• a style of cooking
• a measure of physical strength
• a tendency to become angry very quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Defense means...

• A method of negotiation in conflicts.
• The process of surrendering to an enemy.
• A strategy for initiating an attack.
• The act of protecting something that is under attack

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Endure means....

• to avoid any difficulties
• to enjoy a pleasant experience
• to be in a difficult or painful situation for a long time without complaining

• to achieve success effortlessly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Sensible means....

• Lacking any sense or judgment.
• Being overly emotional and irrational.
• Having a tendency to ignore facts and logic.
• reasonable or practical

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4