Academic Vocabulary Words 1-25

Front

What does 'demeanor' mean?

Back

Manner, way of behaving.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What word best captures the essence of a performance that is bursting with lively energy and excitement?

Back

Exuberant.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'abrasive' mean in the context of behavior?

Back

Harsh or rough manner of speaking.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What magical word describes a wonderful variety of backgrounds, including different races, ethnic groups, and religions?

Back

Diversity.

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 'suddenly' mean?

Back

Quick and unfriendly; rude; sudden, happening by surprise.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What does 'emphasize' mean?

Back

To give special importance or prominence to something.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does 'evaluate' mean?

Back

To assess or judge the value or quality 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 'exposition' refer to?

Back

A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does 'authentic' mean?

Back

Genuine; real; not false or copied.

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 'formidable' mean?

Back

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4