ELA Vocabulary

Front

What does 'lament' mean?

Back

A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'proclaim' mean?

Back

Declared officially or publicly to be.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does 'underling' mean?

Back

A person lower in status or rank.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does 'overcast' mean?

Back

(Of sky or weather) marked by a covering of gray clouds; dull.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does 'captivate' mean?

Back

Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the synonym of 'lament'?

Back

Mourn.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

What is an antonym of 'proclaim'?

Back

Conceal.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

In what context might you use the word 'underling'?

Back

To refer to someone in a subordinate position in a workplace.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is a situation that could be described as 'overcast'?

Back

A day when the sky is covered with gray clouds, preventing sunlight.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What are some synonyms for 'captivate'?

Back

Enchant, fascinate, engage.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B