Vocabulary9 List A-week 6

Retribution refers to:

• A reward for good behavior

• A peaceful agreement

• Punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong

• An apology for a mistake

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

A reverie is:

• A harsh reality

• A passionate argument

• A deep, dreamy state of thought

• A factual observation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Something that is salient is:

• The most important or noticeable part

• Unnoticeable or hidden

• A small detail with little significance

• Out of place or irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Supplication means:

• A strong protest

• A firm demand or command

• A humble request or plea for help

• A speech of gratitude

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

A tirade is:

• A short statement

• A long, angry speech

• A calm conversation

• A written message of apology

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The villain sought ___________ for the wrongs done to him, plotting his revenge for years.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Lost in a daydream, she barely noticed when the teacher interrupted her peaceful ___________ to ask a question.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The most ___________ point in his argument was the one about environmental impact, which stood out from the rest of his speech.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In an act of humble ___________, he asked the king for mercy, hoping to avoid further punishment.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

1. The coach launched into a furious ___________ after the team’s poor performance, criticizing their lack of effort and focus.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D