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unit 7
ELA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acme | the highest point |
| attribute | a characteristic belonging to something |
| belittle | to make something appear smaller |
| convey | to transport |
| doctrine | a belief, principle, or teaching |
| excise | to remove by cutting |
| exotic | foreign |
| haggard | wild - looking |
| jaunty | lively |
| juncture | a joining together |
| menial | lowly; humble |
| parry | to deflect, evade, or fend off |
| predatory | to prey on |
| ravage | to destroy; lay waste |
| stance | a way of holding the body |
| tawdry | flashy without good taste in clothing |
| turncoat | a person who switches sides |
| unassuming | modest |
| wallow | to roll around helplessly |
| waver | to move to and fro |