Vocabulary Context and Usage

Front

What does 'daring' mean?

Back

Showing courage or bravery; willing to take risks.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'compute' mean in a mathematical context?

Back

To calculate or determine a numerical result.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'debase' mean?

Back

To lower in quality, value, or rank; to degrade.

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 'concerto'?

Back

A musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra.

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

What are 'condolences'?

Back

Expressions of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

What does 'disarming' mean?

Back

Having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility; charming.

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 'disappear' mean?

Back

To cease to be visible; to vanish.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What does 'comprise' mean?

Back

To consist of; to be made up of.

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 'concur' mean?

Back

To agree or have the same opinion.

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 'debut'?

Back

The first public appearance of a performer or the first introduction of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E