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.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

A reverie is:

• A harsh reality

• A passionate argument

• A deep, dreamy state of thought

• A factual observation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Supplication means:

• A strong protest

• A firm demand or command

• A humble request or plea for help

• A speech of gratitude

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A tirade is:

• A short statement

• A long, angry speech

• A calm conversation

• A written message of apology

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.4