Vocabulary9 List B-week 9

Something that is florid is:

• Simple and plain in appearance

• Overly elaborate or decorated

• Dark and mysterious

• Cheap and poorly made

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

A person who is frugal:

• Spends money wisely and avoids unnecessary expenses

• Spends money freely without thinking

• Enjoys buying luxurious items

• Avoids money entirely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A gimmick is:

• A clever and useful invention

• A trick or feature designed to attract attention

• A serious and permanent solution

• • A confusing puzzle

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

To glean means to:

• Gather information bit by bit

• Forget something important

• Destroy something deliberately

• Copy someone else’s work

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Someone who is haughty behaves in a way that is:

• Humble and respectful

• Proud and arrogant

• Nervous and shy

• Friendly and kind

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The mansion’s interior was decorated in a (a)   style, with gold trim and ornate patterns everywhere.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Kate always tries to be (a)   when shopping, looking for discounts and avoiding unnecessary purchases.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The new toy’s flashing lights and sounds were just a (a)   to get kids interested.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

By carefully reading through the report, Alex was able to (a)   the key details he needed for his presentation.

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CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

His (a)   attitude made it hard for him to make friends, as he often acted as if he were better than others.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6