Sadlier Vocabulary Unit 11

Front

What does the term 'despair' mean?

Back

To give up all hope; total loss of hope; a cause of loss of hope.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

Define 'missionary'.

Back

A person on an assignment, often of a religious nature; someone sent by a church to a foreign land to teach religion and do charity work.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the meaning of 'extraordinary'?

Back

Beyond the usual or expected; highly unusual or rare.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'chant' refer to?

Back

To sing; to recite in a tone that varies only a little or not at all; a song in such a tone; words or phrases repeated in rhythm.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

Explain the term 'reflect'.

Back

To throw back, as heat, light, or sound; to give back an image of, as a mirror; to make apparent, show, or demonstrate; to think deeply about.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the opposite of 'despair'?

Back

Hope or optimism.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

In what contexts might a 'missionary' operate?

Back

In religious contexts, often in foreign lands, teaching religion and performing charity work.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

Provide a synonym for 'extraordinary'.

Back

Remarkable or exceptional.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is a common use of 'chant' in religious practices?

Back

Chanting is often used in prayers or hymns.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

How can 'reflect' be used in a psychological context?

Back

To think deeply about one's thoughts, feelings, or experiences.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C