Advanced Vocabulary Workshop ~ Unit 4

Front

What does the term 'scan' mean in the context of observing something?

Back

To examine or look at something carefully, often to gather information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

Provide a synonym for 'scan' as used in reading an article.

Back

Examine.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'discredit' mean when referring to someone's story?

Back

To disparage or undermine the credibility of the story.

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 'revocation' in the context of travel plans?

Back

The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something, such as a flight.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

Provide a synonym for 'elusive' when describing an enemy.

Back

Wily.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

What is the definition of 'examine' in a general context?

Back

To inspect or scrutinize something closely.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean to 'disparage' someone or something?

Back

To speak of or treat slightingly; to belittle.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

In what context might a 'revocation' occur?

Back

In legal, travel, or service contexts, such as canceling a license, flight, or agreement.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is the significance of synonyms in vocabulary?

Back

Synonyms enhance understanding and provide alternative words with similar meanings.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

Front

How can understanding synonyms improve reading comprehension?

Back

It allows readers to grasp the meaning of texts more fully by recognizing different expressions of similar ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A