Sadlier vocab level c unit 2

Veer (Definition)

• (v.) to change direction or course suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve

• (v.) to move in a straight line without deviation

• (v.) to remain stationary and not change position

• (v.) to accelerate rapidly in a forward direction

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Minimize (Definition)

• (v.) to make as small as possible, make the least of; to make smaller than before

• (v.) to increase in size or amount

• (v.) to maintain the same size or amount

• (v.) to make larger than before

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Venerate (Definition)

• (v.) to regard with reverence, look up to with great respect

• (v.) to criticize harshly

• (v.) to ignore or dismiss

• (v.) to confuse or mix up

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Invalidate (Definition)

• (v.) to make valueless, take away all force or effect

• (v.) to enhance the value of something

• (v.) to confirm the validity of something

• (v.) to create a sense of worth

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Frugal (Definition)

• (adj.) extravagant and luxurious

• (adj.) economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager

• (adj.) excessive and lavish

• (adj.) moderate and average

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Wanton (Definition)

• (adj.) reckless; heartless, unjustifiable

• (adj.) kind-hearted; justifiable

• (n.) a disciplined, moral person

• (n.) a person with high standards

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Incognito (Definition)

• (adj., adv.) in a disguised state, under an assumed name or identity

• (adj.) a state of being open and visible

• (n.) a person who is well-known and recognized

• (adv.) in a state of confusion and chaos

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Oblique (Definition)

• (adj.) slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct

• (adj.) clear and direct; straightforward

• (adj.) hidden or concealed; not visible

• (adj.) sharp and pointed; having a fine edge

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Glut (Definition)

• (v.) to provide more than is needed or wanted; to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing

• (n.) a shortage of supply

• (v.) to restrict or limit the amount of something

• (n.) a balanced supply of goods

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Detriment (Definition)

• (n.) a benefit or advantage

• (n.) harm or loss; injury, damage; a disadvantage; a cause of harm, injury, loss, or damage

• (n.) a neutral state; neither good nor bad

• (n.) a type of financial gain

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C