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Persistently

• Continuously

• every so often

• Never

• Always

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Indistinct

• Not clear or sharply defined.
• Sharp and distinct in appearance.
• Easily understood and recognizable.
• Clearly defined and precise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Timorously

• In a joyful and carefree manner.
• In a loud and boisterous manner.
• In a confident and assertive manner.
• In a fearful or hesitant manner.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Idiosyncrasy

• A peculiar trait or characteristic.
• A scientific term for a disease.
• A common behavior among individuals.
• A type of food preparation method.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Morass

• A dry desert region
• A type of musical instrument
• A muddy or boggy area; a complicated situation.
• A simple and straightforward task

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Explicit

• Implicit
• Vague
• Obscure
• Clearly developed

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Contort

• To flatten completely.
• To stretch tightly without bending.
• To twist or bend out of shape.
• To break into pieces.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Shroud

• A type of fabric used in clothing.
• To cover or hide from view

• A term for a type of flower.
• A synonym for a blanket.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Metamorphosis

• Dormant

• Stagnant

• Transformation
• Development

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Conquest

• The act of gaining control over a territory or people, often through military force.
• The process of cultural exchange between societies.
• A method of agricultural expansion.
• A peaceful negotiation between nations.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9