Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 6

Front

What does the word 'bizarre' mean?

Back

Strange or unusual; often in a way that is striking or surprising.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does it mean to be 'arraigned' in a legal context?

Back

To be formally charged with a crime in court.

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 the term 'elapsed' refer to in a time context?

Back

The amount of time that has passed since a particular event.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Front

What does 'imminent' mean?

Back

About to happen; impending.

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 it mean to 'conspire'?

Back

To secretly plan with others to do something unlawful or harmful.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Provide a synonym for 'bizarre'.

Back

Outlandish.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What is an example of a situation that could be described as 'imminent'?

Back

A storm that is approaching quickly.

Front

What is the difference between 'elapsed' and 'passed' when referring to time?

Back

'Elapsed' specifically refers to the time that has gone by, while 'passed' can refer to time that has gone by or an event that has occurred.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Front

What is a common context in which the word 'conspire' is used?

Back

In discussions about secret plans or plots, often in a negative or illegal context.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the opposite of 'bizarre'?

Back

Normal or ordinary.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A