Frederick Douglass vocabulary ch. 11

Induce

They induced a chemical reaction when they mixed baking soda and vinegar.

• To bring about; to cause something to happen.

• To keep something the same.

• To slowly add to ingredients together.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Exculpate

Through hard work and research, the lawyer exculpated her client and saved him from imprisonment.

• To prove guily.

• To prove innocent.

• To provide evidence.

• To lie.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fetter

When he arrived at the prison, they attached fetters to his ankles and put him in a cell by himself.

• An anklet, usually made out of silver.

• A chain or cuff used to detain a prisoner, usually fitted around the ankles.

• A bracelet use to keep track of someone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Brethren

Standing before a room full of worshipers, the priest looked up to address his brethren.

• Brothers and sisters.

• Fellow believers.

• Members of a particular society, group, or sect with whom one feels a sense of solidarity.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Imbibe

Growing up in a quiet, timid household, she imbibed the moral that arguing was disrespectful and should be avoided at all costs.

• To receive or absorb ideas or knowledge.

• Arguing is disrespectful and should be avoided at all costs.

• Arguing was a waste of time and should be avoided.

• Arguing was a way to get what you want and should be done often.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Conjecture

On the eve of my birth, my mother made several conjectures about the nature of my personality and the likely direction of my life.

• To be a successful lawyer.

• A successful artist.

• An idea or opinion made with incomplete evidence.

• Making a discovery and becoming a successful scientist.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Dilapidated

The dilapidated house down the street needs many repairs.

• Falling apart

• Floating in the air.

• Playing in front of the house.

• Flitting around.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4