Advanced Vocabulary Week 3

Front

What does 'pecuniary' mean?

Back

Relating to or consisting of money.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

Front

Provide a scenario that illustrates 'pecuniary' concerns.

Back

A family discussing their monthly budget to avoid overspending.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does 'pugnacious' mean?

Back

Feeling or displaying eagerness to fight.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

Use 'pugnacious' in a sentence.

Back

The pugnacious dog barked aggressively at strangers.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'akimbo' mean?

Back

With hands on the hips and elbows turned outward.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

Front

Use 'akimbo' in a sentence.

Back

She stood with her arms akimbo, exuding confidence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

Front

What is a 'demagogue'?

Back

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

How does a demagogue influence people?

Back

By appealing to emotions and prejudices rather than rationality.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What does 'laudable' mean?

Back

Deserving praise and commendation.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

Provide a synonym for 'laudable'.

Back

Commendable.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A