Wordly Wise 3000 Book 8 Lesson 5

Front

What does 'embark' mean?

Back

To begin a journey or to board a ship or aircraft.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Define 'profusion'.

Back

An abundance or large quantity of something.

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 'audacious' mean?

Back

Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is an 'inkling'?

Back

A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Define 'conscientious'.

Back

Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

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 'pilfer' mean?

Back

To steal (typically things of relatively little value).

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 'rankled' mean?

Back

To cause annoyance or resentment that persists.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'serenity'?

Back

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Provide an example of 'embark' in a sentence.

Back

The explorers decided to embark on their journey at dawn.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Use 'profusion' in a sentence.

Back

The garden was filled with a profusion of colorful flowers.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4