Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students - Set B

Front

What does the term 'perpetual' mean?

Back

Continuing forever

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Fill in the blank: Carrying the large, _______ package up the stairs was a real challenge.

Back

cumbersome

Front

What does 'potent' mean?

Back

Strong and powerful

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'critical' mean?

Back

Very important or necessary

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Fill in the blank: The company faced a _______ after losing its biggest client.

Back

deficit

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What does 'cumbersome' mean?

Back

Large and heavy; difficult to carry or manage.

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 'deficit' mean?

Back

A shortage or lack of something, especially money.

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 'potent' refer to in a medical context?

Back

Having a strong effect or influence.

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 does 'critical thinking' involve?

Back

Analyzing and evaluating information to make reasoned judgments.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What does 'surplus' mean?

Back

An amount that is more than what is needed; excess.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C