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unit 7
ELA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acme | The highest Point |
| attribute | to assign to |
| belittle | To make something appear smaller than it is |
| convey | to transport ; to communicate |
| doctrine | a system of such beliefs or Priciples |
| excise | to remove by cutting |
| exotic | foreign ; unfamiliar or unusual |
| haggard | someone who looks worried or exhausted ; tired && worn out |
| jaunty | lively ; easy ; carefree |
| juncture | joined together |
| menial | lacking importance or dignity |
| parry | to avoid or ward off |
| predatory | preying on |
| ravage | to destroy ; ruin |
| stance | an attitude or postion ; ( a model ) |
| tawdry | attention grabber , but not as cute |
| turncoat | switch out ; team hopper |
| unassuming | modest |
| wallow | lazy ; clumsy ; slow motion |
| waver | lack of deciding on something |