Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is the meaning of 'devout'?

Back

Showing deep religious feeling.

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 'fluke'?

Back

An unlikely chance occurrence.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is a 'talisman'?

Back

An object thought to have magic powers.

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 'frivolous' mean?

Back

Not serious in content or behavior.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Which word describes someone who is formal and dignified?

Back

Solemn.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

What does 'ostentatious' mean?

Back

Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

Front

What is the meaning of 'inept'?

Back

Having or showing no skill; clumsy.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'serene' mean?

Back

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is a 'paradox'?

Back

A statement that contradicts itself but may nonetheless be true.

Front

What does 'meticulous' mean?

Back

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4