vocab 11th

Anecdote

• A short personal story

• Fable
• Narrative
• Anecdote

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Anemic

• A condition caused by excessive red blood cells.
• A type of infection affecting the lungs.
• A genetic disorder leading to high blood pressure.
• A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Camaraderie

• A formal agreement between parties.
• A spirit of friendship and community among a group.
• A sense of closeness, friendship, unity and trust within a group

• A feeling of isolation and detachment.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Dearth

• Abundance of resources.
• Scarcity or lack of something.
• A lack of deficiency

• Plenty of options available.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Debacle

• A sudden and ignominious failure.
• A minor setback in a project.
• A failure, disaster or defeat often associated with humiliation

• A planned and organized gathering.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Eloquent

• Eloquent means shy or reserved in speaking.
• Eloquent refers to verbal expression that is effective and well styled

• Eloquent is a term used for written documents only.
• Eloquent means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Elucidate

• To make clear or explain in detail.
• To ignore or overlook.
• To summarize briefly.
• To confuse or mislead.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Fray

• Fray refers to a state of conflict or wear.
• Fray is a type of fabric.
• Fray means to wear down to threads literally or metaphorically

• Fray refers to a peaceful gathering.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Frieze

• Panel
• A decorative band on a wall often near the ceiling

• Frieze means covered with sculptures or other decorations

• Tapestry

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Incubus

• A male demon that lies upon sleeping women.
• A female spirit that haunts men.
• Anything that causes extreme worry or distress

• A mythical creature that grants wishes.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E