Vocabulary words

Front

What does 'off to' mean?

Back

A phrase indicating that someone is leaving for a specific destination.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

What does 'praise' mean?

Back

To express approval or admiration for someone's achievements or actions.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'compare' mean?

Back

To examine the similarities and/or differences between two or more items.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Front

What does 'strangers' mean?

Back

People you do not know.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Front

What does 'accused' mean?

Back

To say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

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 'gossip' mean?

Back

To talk about someone else's private life, often in a negative or untrue way.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

What does 'criticise' mean?

Back

To express disapproval of someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'contrast' mean?

Back

To examine the differences between two or more items.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What does 'support' mean?

Back

To provide assistance or encouragement.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Front

What does 'coaches' mean?

Back

People who train or instruct others in a specific skill or sport.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C