8G U5 HMH Bronx Masquerade FAC

debate

• A formal discussion where opposing arguments are presented

• A written agreement between two people

• A sudden change in opinion without discussion

• A quiet conversation between friends

Deduce

• To guess randomly without evidence

• To arrive at a conclusion using reasoning and evidence

• To memorize facts without understanding them

• To ignore details and focus only on opinions

License

• A rule that everyone must follow

• A type of official permission to do something

• A reward given for good behavior

• A piece of paper used for identification only

Sufficient

• More than what is needed

• Just enough to meet a need

• Not enough to be useful

• Completely unnecessary

Trend

• A short-lived mistake that no one follows

• A pattern or general direction in which something is developing or changing

• A decision made without considering the past

• A strict rule that never changes

Tirade

• A short and polite speech

• A long and angry speech of criticism or accusation

• A friendly debate between two people

• A quiet conversation about personal matters

Snicker

• To laugh quietly in a mean or disrespectful way

• To burst into loud laughter

• To speak softly so others can’t hear

• To cry because of something sad

Hunker

• To stand tall and proud

• To crouch down low, often for shelter or comfort

• To walk quickly with confidence

• To lie down and go to sleep

Confide

• To share a secret or personal information with someone you trust

• To give a public speech about personal experiences

• To keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself

• To ask someone for advice about a problem