Behind the Scenes Vocabulary

interpret (a word or action) in a particular way

• Notoriety

• Construed

• Imprudent

• Traduced

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to.

• Confidante

• Vilified

• Imprudent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

the state of having to answer to, serve, or be completely subject to someone more powerful

• servitude

• patron

• parole

• volunteer

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

yearn (want) intensely and persistently especially for something unattainable

• pine

• steal

• exercise

• take

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the term for a person who secretly helps or plans something, especially a crime?

• Accomplice

• Benefactor

• Adversary

• Protagonist

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which word means to examine or look at something in detail?

• Scrutinize

• Neglect

• Overlook

• Dismiss

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What is the meaning of the word 'clandestine'?

• Secretive

• Obvious

• Transparent

• Public

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word describes a person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules?

• Pedantic

• Carefree

• Indifferent

• Casual

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does the word 'subterfuge' mean?

• Deception

• Honesty

• Clarity

• Simplicity

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which term refers to a person who is skilled in a particular craft or art?

• Artisan

• Novice

• Amateur

• Dilettante

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A