Vocabulary in Context

Front

What does the word 'monotonous' mean?

Back

boring

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does the suffix '-ous' indicate in a word?

Back

full of or having

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is the meaning of 'advantageous'?

Back

beneficial and helpful

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'demolished' mean in the context of buildings?

Back

wrecked

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does 'persevere' mean?

Back

keep going despite difficulties

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the definition of 'adamant'?

Back

stubborn

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

How can understanding word roots help in vocabulary comprehension?

Back

It allows students to deduce meanings of unfamiliar words.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is an example of a sentence using 'monotonous'?

Back

The work was monotonous, making it hard to stay focused.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the opposite of 'advantageous'?

Back

disadvantageous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

In what context might you use the word 'demolished'?

Back

When discussing the destruction of old buildings.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4