10th 2/17 vocab.

​ ​ (a)   means: having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

• ambivalent
• arbitrary
• estrange
• emulate
• circumvent
• bolster

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

• ambivalent

• arbitrary

• emulate

• bolster

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

define "estrange"

• to get around an obstacle.

• Cause (someone) to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienate.

• tell someone they are strange in a rude way

• Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

define "emulate"

• Support or strengthen; prop up.

• Cause (someone) to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienate.

• Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

• Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

define "circumvent."

• Find a way around (an obstacle)

• draw a circle.

• boost up or support.

• Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Support or strengthen; prop up.

• bolster

• circumvent

• estrange

• emulate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Match the following with their synonyms.

• alienate antagonize disaffect

• estrange

• uncertain unsure doubtful indecisive

• arbitrary

• capricious, random, chance, erratic

• ambivalent

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Match the following

• imitate copy, mimic

• bolster

• avoid, get round, find a way round

• circumvent

• strengthen, support, reinforce

• emulate

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The mother and daughter had a huge fight that caused them to ​ (a)   from each other.

• estrange
• circumvent
• bolster
• emulate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

I have ​ (a)   feelings toward both candidates, I am not sure who to vote for.

• ambivalent
• bolstered
• estranged

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4