ACT/SAT Vocabulary

Front

What does the word 'querulous' mean?

Back

Irritable, whiny.

Front

Define 'mundane'.

Back

Ordinary, common.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does it mean to 'exacerbate' a situation?

Back

To increase in intensity or severity.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What is 'camaraderie'?

Back

Trust among friends.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does it mean to 'terminate' something?

Back

To bring to an end or halt.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'benevolent'?

Back

Well-meaning and kindly.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

Define 'ephemeral'.

Back

Lasting for a very short time.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'meticulous' mean?

Back

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the definition of 'ambiguous'?

Back

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does 'candid' mean?

Back

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F