Call of the Wild: Chapter 1 Vocab

Demense

• Demense is a type of medieval weapon.
• Demense refers to a type of clothing worn by nobles.
• Demense is a term for a royal court or assembly.
• Demense is land owned by a someone else.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Eloquent means...

• Boring and unconvincing in speech.
• Well written that is descriptive.

• Confusing and unclear in writing.
• Simple and straightforward in expression.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Imperious means...

• arrogantly commanding (bossy)

• submissively quiet
• easily persuaded
• confidently humble

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Consignment means...

• A type of financial agreement between two parties.
• A method of shipping goods internationally.
• A legal document for transferring ownership of property.
• A batch of goods ready to be sold.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

Metamorphosed means...

• Transformed or changed in form.
• A process of fossilization.
• A type of metamorphic rock.
• Unchanged in appearance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Progeny means...

• Ancestors or forebears.
• Relatives or kin.
• Friends or companions.
• Kids or relatives.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Conciliated means...

• To have caused a disagreement.
• To have escalated tensions.
• To have made peace or settled differences.
• To have ignored a conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Treachery means...

• Betrayal or being sneaky.

• Honesty in communication.
• Loyalty and trustworthiness.
• Support and encouragement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Impartial means...

• Not having a favorite or not to pick sides.

• Showing favoritism towards one side.
• Being neutral in all situations.
• Having a strong opinion on a topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Conveyance means...

• The act of renting a property.
• The process of buying a vehicle.
• A method of communication between parties.
• To change ownership.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4