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Disparage

• To speak of with disrespect; to belittle

  (verb)

• lack of equality; difference

  (noun)

• to make clear; to explain

  (verb)

• fairness and impartiality

  (adjective)

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Disparity

• worthy of imitation; praiseworthy

  (adjective)

• inconsistent, unstable, unreliable

  (adjective)

• Lack of equality; difference

  (noun)

• following rules or standards; principled virtuous

  (adjective)

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Eclectic

• to represent in bodily, material, or tangible form; illustrate, symbolize

  (verb)

• Individual elements from a wide variety of sources; diverse

  (adjective)

• clear, powerful, and persuasive speech

  (adjective)

• following rules or standards; principled virtuous

  (adjective)

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Embody

• worthy of imitation; praiseworthy

  (adjective)

• fairness and impartiality

  (equitable)

• To represent in bodily, material, or tangible form; illustrate symbolize

  (verb)

• inconsistent, unstable, unreliable

  (adjective)

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Erratic

• to feel or express grief; mourn

  (verb)

• Inconsistent, unstable, unreliable

  (adjective)

• reddish or rosy; excessively ornate or flowery

  (adjective)

• showing a lack of respect; mocking

  (adjective)

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Elucidate

• To make clear; explain

  (verb)

• planned or executed with great care and attention; painstaking

  (adjective)

• following rules or standards; principled virtuous

  (adjective)

• clear, powerful, and persuasive speech

  (adjective)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Elaborate

• worthy of imitation; praiseworthy

  (adjective)

• to speak of with disrespect; to belittle

  (verb)

• Planned or excused with great care and attention; painstaking

  (adjective)

• fairness and impartiality

  (adjective)

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Eloquent

• to feel or express grief; mourn

  (verb)

• A peculiar habit or mannerism

  (noun)

• Clear, powerful, and persuasive speech

  (adjective)

• showing a lack of respect; mocking

  (adjective)

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Exemplary

• Worthy of imitation; praiseworthy
  (adjective)

• To promote growth or development; cultivate, nurture

  (verb)

• reddish or rosy; excessively ornate or flowery

  (adjective)

• inexpressible, indescribable, unspeakable

  (adjective)

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Florid

• to promote growth or development; cultivate, nurture

  (verb)

• well-suited for the occasion, appropriate; marked a good fortune

  (adjective)

• emphasizing the importance of the whole and connection of parts; comprehensive integrated

  (adjective)

• reddish or rosy; excessively ornate or flowery

  (adjective)

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F