Vocabulary in Context

Front

What does 'loquacious' mean?

Back

Talkative; someone who tends to talk a lot.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'superciliously' mean?

Back

In a superior, ignorant manner; acting as if one is better than others.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'tactile' mean in the context of learning styles?

Back

Relating to the sense of touch; tactile learners prefer hands-on activities.

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

What does 'incognito' mean?

Back

Concealing one’s identity; acting in a way to avoid being recognized.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'dishevelled' mean?

Back

Untidy; in a state of disorder or messiness.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the importance of vocabulary in context?

Back

Understanding vocabulary in context helps to grasp the meaning of words based on their usage in sentences.

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

How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

Back

Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help deduce the meaning of unknown words.

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 a synonym for 'loquacious'?

Back

Talkative; chatty.

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 for 'dishevelled'?

Back

Neat; tidy.

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 does it mean to learn 'tactilely'?

Back

To learn through hands-on experiences and physical activities.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4