Determining Meaning of Unknown Words

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What does 'melodramatic' mean?

Back

overly emotional

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about 'Nature's Firefighters'?

Back

People are trying to find a way to slow down fast-moving wildfires. Goats are an inexpensive solution.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What does the prefix 'auto' mean?

Back

self

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does 'palatial' mean?

Back

like a palace

Front

What does 'firestorm' mean?

Back

an intense, destructive fire

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CCSS.L.2.4D

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What is a synonym for 'incendiary'?

Back

flammable

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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What does 'combustible' mean?

Back

able to catch fire and burn easily

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is the purpose of using goats in wildfire prevention?

Back

They help remove dry plants that can fuel fires.

Front

What does 'scrambling' mean in the context of the paragraph?

Back

moving quickly and in a confused way

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the meaning of 'key' in the phrase 'it's key to get rid of incendiary materials'?

Back

very important or essential

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C