A Long Walk to Water: Chapter 1-8 Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What does the word 'urgent' mean?

Back

Requiring immediate action or attention.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What part of speech is the word 'tense' in the context: 'She was tense before taking the test.'?

Back

Adjective.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the meaning of the verb 'drone'?

Back

To speak in a long expressionless tone of voice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the opposite of 'haste'?

Back

Leisure.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'urgent'?

Back

Critical.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is an antonym for 'tense'?

Back

Relaxed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

In what context might someone use the word 'drone'?

Back

When describing a monotonous or boring way of speaking.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the definition of 'haste'?

Back

Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

How can 'urgent' be used in a sentence?

Back

The urgent message required immediate attention.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the noun form of 'tense'?

Back

Tension.