Brother Sam Vocab

Definition: noun, a small battle

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of thrash?

• To speak or write in a confused or disorganized manner
• To beat or hit repeatedly and violently, or to beat overwhelmingly.

• To clean or tidy up a space
• To dance energetically and rhythmically

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of hunkered?

• To squat or crouch down low
• To run quickly
• To jump high in the air
• To stand tall and straight

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of vile?

• extremely pleasant or morally good
• extremely unpleasant or morally bad
• moderately unpleasant or morally neutral
• slightly unpleasant or morally ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of idle?

• To be inactive or not working.
• To be busy and active.
• To be productive and efficient.
• To be engaged in multiple tasks at once.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Definition: verb, to climb over something awkwardly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of prevail?

• To be defeated or overcome
• To be weak or inferior
• To prove more powerful or superior, or to be victorious

• To be limited or restricted

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: noun, lack of fairness

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of dishonorable?

• Respectable and honorable
• Lacking honor or integrity; shameful
• Proud and dignified
• Noble and virtuous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What's the definition of sulk?

• Being active and energetic out of annoyance or disappointment.
• Being talkative and friendly out of annoyance or disappointment.
• Being loud and cheerful

• Being silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4