Vocab Quiz: Ch. 9-14 (Born a Crime)

Definition (verb) be very thrifty or frugal

• snare

• muster

• qualnt

• scrimp

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Definition (noun) A miniature world; something that resembles something else on a very small scale

• microcosm

• limbo

• miniscule

• denounce

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Definition (verb) come about, happen, or occur

• transpire

• conspire

• assimilate

• pensive

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Definition: (noun) A likeness, a natural relationship, a kinship

• alacrity

• respect

• animosity

• affinity

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Definition: (adj.) offensively bold

• cheeky

• insolent

• scrimp

• inept

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Definition: (adj.) tall, thin, and awkward

• fringe

• inept

• lanky

• gangly

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Definition: (verb) to understand, comprehend

• fathom

• transpire

• guile

• placate

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Definition: (adj.) totally without skill or appropriateness

• adept

• denounce

• uppity

• inept

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Definition: (noun) a cause of great suffering and distress

• distraction

• succession

• desperation

• affliction

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Definition: (noun) a retaliation for an injury

• reprisal

• affliction

• animosity

• retribution

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4