Vocabulary in Context: Understanding Words

Front

What does 'validate' mean?

Back

To confirm or support the truth or value of something.

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 'heinous' mean?

Back

Extremely wicked or evil; shockingly bad.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'elusive' mean?

Back

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to grasp.

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 'rejuvenate' mean?

Back

To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does 'eradicate' mean?

Back

To completely destroy or eliminate something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the context of using 'validate' in a sentence?

Back

It is often used to express the idea of confirming efforts or achievements, such as validating hard work.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Provide an example of 'heinous' in a sentence.

Back

The heinous crime shocked the entire community.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

How can 'elusive' be used in a real-life context?

Back

An elusive goal might be something like achieving perfect work-life balance.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'rejuvenate'?

Back

Revitalize.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

In what context might 'eradicate' be used?

Back

It is commonly used in discussions about diseases, such as efforts to eradicate polio.

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