Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 6

Front

What does 'assimilate' mean?

Back

To absorb and integrate information or knowledge.

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 'dissension'?

Back

Disagreement or conflict, especially in a group.

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 a synonym for 'apprehend'?

Back

To understand or grasp the meaning of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What does it mean to be 'arraigned'?

Back

To be formally charged with a crime in court.

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 'interrogate' mean?

Back

To ask questions in a thorough and often aggressive manner.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'lionize'?

Back

To treat someone as a celebrity or to give them great public attention.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'elapse' mean?

Back

To pass or go by, usually referring to time.

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 role of a 'club'?

Back

A group of people who meet for a common purpose or interest.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What might cause 'dissension' in a nation?

Back

Political disagreements, social issues, or economic disparities.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

How can 'interrogation' be used in a sentence?

Back

The police conducted an interrogation of the suspect.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E