Vocabulary Workshop - Level G - Unit 6 Sentences

Front

What is the definition of 'diatribe'?

Back

A diatribe is a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'intermittent' mean?

Back

Intermittent means occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

Define 'abject' in the context of poverty.

Back

Abject refers to a state of extreme poverty or misery.

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 does 'derelict' mean when describing an object?

Back

Derelict refers to something that is abandoned or in a very poor condition.

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 an 'indictment'?

Back

An indictment is a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

How can 'diatribe' be used in a sentence?

Back

An example sentence is: 'The politician's diatribe against his opponent was widely criticized for its harshness.'

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Provide a synonym for 'intermittent'.

Back

A synonym for intermittent is 'sporadic'.

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 the opposite of 'abject'?

Back

The opposite of abject is 'prosperous'.

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 legal terms, what is the significance of an 'indictment'?

Back

An indictment signifies that there is enough evidence to bring a case to trial.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What are some synonyms for 'derelict'?

Back

Synonyms for derelict include 'abandoned', 'neglected', and 'forsaken'.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C