10th Grade Vocabulary Practice

Front

What does 'Altercation' refer to?

Back

A noisy or angry argument.

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 meaning of 'criteria'?

Back

A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.

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 word means 'to actively resist or be against something'?

Back

Oppose.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is 'Anarchy'?

Back

A situation with no government or order.

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 'zealot'?

Back

A person who is fanatically devoted to a cause.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'Ambiguous' mean?

Back

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

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 'Candid'.

Back

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

What does 'Diligent' mean?

Back

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'Eloquent'?

Back

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'Frivolous' mean?

Back

Not having any serious purpose or value.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4