WORDLY WISE BOOK 5 LESSON 6

Front

What does 'inflict' mean?

Back

To cause pain or suffering to someone.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is a 'monstrous' idea likely to cause?

Back

Shock.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does it mean to 'abolish' something?

Back

To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is 'agony'?

Back

Great suffering.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the opposite of 'abolish'?

Back

Establish.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

What does 'escalate' mean?

Back

To increase or intensify.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What might someone want to 'impose'?

Back

A rule or law.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is a synonym for 'agonizing'?

Back

Excruciating.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

What does 'concern' mean in the context of a monstrous idea?

Back

A feeling of worry or anxiety.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is an example of something that might be abolished?

Back

Drunken driving.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4