Open Court U1L6 Vocabulary

Front

What does the term 'intervals' refer to in the context of time?

Back

Intervals refer to short periods of time.

Front

What does 'dormant' mean?

Back

Dormant means inactive; as if sleeping.

Front

How would you describe something that is 'banked'?

Back

Banked means piled into a heap.

Front

What is 'dusk'?

Back

Dusk is the time of day when the sun goes down and it begins to get dark.

Front

What does it mean to 'convulse'?

Back

To convulse means to be shaken in a forceful manner.

Front

Can you give an example of an interval in daily life?

Back

An example of an interval in daily life could be a 15-minute break between classes.

Front

In what situations might something be described as dormant?

Back

Something might be described as dormant during winter when plants are not actively growing.

Front

What are some common uses of the term 'banked' outside of finance?

Back

In everyday language, 'banked' can refer to stacking items, like snow or leaves.

Front

What changes occur in the environment during dusk?

Back

During dusk, the sky darkens, and artificial lights may start to be turned on.

Front

What are some examples of convulsions in medical terms?

Back

Examples of convulsions in medical terms include seizures or muscle spasms.