Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is the definition of 'pensive'?

Back

Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'altercation' mean?

Back

A noisy argument or disagreement.

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 is the definition of 'melancholy'?

Back

A feeling of pensive sadness.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the definition of 'vehement'?

Back

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'contradict' mean?

Back

Deny the truth of a statement by asserting the opposite.

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 is the synonym of 'pensive'?

Back

Reflective or contemplative.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What is an antonym of 'melancholy'?

Back

Joyful or cheerful.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

In what context might one use the word 'altercation'?

Back

In a situation involving a dispute or argument, often in a public setting.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

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

Back

A passionate debate or a strong protest.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

How can 'contradict' be used in a sentence?

Back

He contradicted her statement by providing evidence to the contrary.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4