Vocabulary #8

Front

duplicity

Back

intentional deceit in speech or conduct.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

droll

Back

amusing in an odd, curious, or whimsical way.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

effigy

Back

a sculpture or model of a person, often used to mock or represent someone.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

abate

Back

to lessen in violence or intensity.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

decorum

Back

conformity to accepted standards of conduct; proper behavior.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

austere

Back

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

abhor

Back

to regard with disgust and hatred.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

gamut

Back

the complete range or scope of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

extrovert

Back

a person who is outgoing and socially confident.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

dole

Back

to distribute shares of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C