100 Words Middle Schoolers Should Know List 3

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What does the word 'disdain' mean?

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Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does the word 'egregious' mean?

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Conspicuously and outrageously bad.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What does the word 'destination' mean?

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The place designated as the end, as of a race or journey.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What does the word 'concoction' mean?

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The act of creating something by compounding or mixing.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does the word 'defiance' mean?

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A hostile challenge.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does the word 'meticulous' mean?

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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

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Well-meaning and kindly.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does the word 'ambiguous' mean?

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Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does the word 'candid' mean?

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Truthful and straightforward; frank.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What does the word 'diligent' mean?

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Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4