Word Meanings RL.5.4

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What does the word 'tragic' mean?

Back

disastrous, awful

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What does it mean to 'clarify' instructions?

Back

to explain them

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Front

What does the word 'reassured' mean in the context of comforting someone?

Back

to comfort

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Front

What does 'sweltered' mean when referring to heat?

Back

to burn from heat

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What are context clues?

Back

words or groups of words that give clues about the meaning of an unknown word

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the importance of understanding word meanings in reading comprehension?

Back

It helps in grasping the overall message and context of the text.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Front

How can context clues help in determining the meaning of an unknown word?

Back

They provide hints or information surrounding the word that can lead to its meaning.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'clarify'?

Back

explain, elucidate

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Front

What is an antonym for 'tragic'?

Back

fortunate, happy

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Front

In what situations might someone need to 'reassure' another person?

Back

When they are anxious, scared, or uncertain about something.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6