WORDLY WISE BOOK 5 LESSON 5
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English
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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'terse' mean in the context of communication?
Back
Terse means brief and to the point, often to the point of being abrupt.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean when we say there was an 'avalanche of mail'?
Back
It means that a large volume of mail was received all at once.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym for the word 'thwarted'?
Back
An antonym for 'thwarted' is 'aided', which means to help or assist.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the meaning of the word 'avalanche' in a non-literal sense?
Back
In a non-literal sense, 'avalanche' can refer to a sudden and overwhelming amount of something, such as orders or requests.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can the word 'route' be defined in the context of travel?
Back
A route is a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of using antonyms in vocabulary?
Back
Using antonyms helps to understand the meaning of a word by contrasting it with its opposite.
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CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to 'thwart' someone's efforts?
Back
To thwart someone's efforts means to prevent them from achieving their goals or plans.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
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