Vocabulary Flashcard for Grade 11

Front

What does 'melancholy' mean?

Back

A deep, persistent sadness or a reflective, pensive state.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

How might someone feel when experiencing melancholy?

Back

Sad and pensive.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does the term 'supercilious' mean?

Back

Arrogantly disdainful.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is an example of a supercilious attitude?

Back

A person looking down on others as if they are inferior.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

What does 'fluctuate' mean?

Back

To change or vary irregularly.

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

Which situation best illustrates 'fluctuate'?

Back

A stock market that rises and falls unpredictably.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the purpose of 'pomp' in a ceremony?

Back

To add grandeur and formality.

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 does 'euphemism' mean?

Back

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Front

Why might someone choose to use a euphemism?

Back

To avoid offending or upsetting someone.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Front

What does 'exacerbate' mean?

Back

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C