Scuffling

• to move backwards

• to move in a strange way, making a swishing sound

• to step sideways

• to skip to another location

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Precarious

• not securely held in position, not sturdy

• held very securely, not likely to fall

• something upside down

• laying down

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Disgracefully

• looking very nice

• something done really well

• when something done is not pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

Inseparable

• the idea of being in such harmony or unity that separation is impossible.

• not able to be separated

• the kind of closeness that makes parting difficult or unthinkable.

• where two separate parts function so closely that they are perceived as one whole.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Vividly

• when something is so clear and bright, it almost comes to life before your eyes.

• An image or scene described so clearly that every element seems to stand out.

• a memory or image that plays out in your mind with such clarity, it's almost like you’re watching it unfold.

• in a way that is clear and detailed

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Absentmindedly

• acting without focus, as if your mind is somewhere else entirely.

• doing something without thought

• performing tasks or making decisions without realizing what you're doing.

• going about your day as if you're physically there but mentally distant.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Impulsively

• doing something without thinking

• acting without thinking, driven by a sudden urge or feeling.

• acting in the moment, guided more by feeling than reason.

• choosing something quickly, without hesitation or deep consideration.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Incredulously

• reacting as though you're questioning the reality of what’s been presented.

• responding as though you can’t quite grasp what you’ve just heard or seen.

• doing something without believing in it

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Timid

• acting in a way that suggests hesitation or avoidance of attention.

• reacting cautiously or with fear, unsure of how to act in unfamiliar situations.

• a lack of courage or confidence

• moving or speaking in a way that feels fragile or hesitant, as if unsure of oneself.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Lavish

• something so abundant that it almost seems like too much.

• having a rich and expensive quality

• rich in detail, texture, or beauty, to the point of indulgence.

• surrounded by wealth, elegance, and refinement that feels over the top.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4