GG Ch. 3 Vocab List

to draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone.

• extract

• inquire

• provoke

• elicit

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

too great or extreme to be expressed in words; indescribable.

• Unfathomable
• Expressible
• Articulate
• Ineffable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.

• compliant
• fractious

• amiable
• docile

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; weak or faint.

• languid

• active
• vigorous
• energetic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

a feeling of triumphant elation or happiness; great joy.

• Despair
• Miserable
• Indifference
• Exaltation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

to spread through and be perceived in every part of something; to be present throughout.

• pervade
• infuse
• pervulsion
• permeate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

• Vacuous

• insightful
• intelligent
• thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

an indirect or subtle reference, especially one made maliciously or indicating criticism or disapproval.

• Implication
• Insinuation
• Suggestion
• Innuendo

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks; light-hearted conversation.

• banter
• discussion
• argument
• debate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant.

• humble
• modest
• Supercilious

• submissive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4