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.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

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 (a)   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 (a)   to ask a question.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The most (a)   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 (a)   , he asked the king for mercy, hoping to avoid further punishment.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

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

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D