A Long Walk to Water Vocabulary Chapters 15&16

Front

Foundation

Back

The base or groundwork that supports further learning, especially in subjects like math.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

Vague

Back

Unclear or fuzzy; not clearly expressed or understood.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Abruptly

Back

Suddenly; without warning or preparation.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Aquifer

Back

An underground source of water that can supply wells and springs.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Bewildering

Back

Confusing; causing someone to be perplexed or puzzled.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Base (in math)

Back

The number that is raised to a power in an expression, such as in exponents.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

Front

Slope

Back

The steepness or incline of a line, often used in geometry.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

Division

Back

A mathematical operation where a number is divided by another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

Front

Recollection

Back

The act of remembering something; a memory.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Excitement

Back

A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4