Vocabulary: Flocabulary Phobia

Front

What is the meaning of 'claustrophobia'?

Back

An irrational fear of closed or crowded spaces.

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

Which word means 'to soothe, assuage'?

Back

Allay.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

Running a triathlon is a task that is ________.

Back

Strenuous.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Front

The army general made a ______ for more troops.

Back

Requisition.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

It was his misfortune to face such a __________ opponent.

Back

Formidable.

Front

What does 'daunting' mean?

Back

Intimidating or discouraging.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Define 'feral'.

Back

In a wild state, especially after escape from captivity.

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 the meaning of 'exacerbate'?

Back

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

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 'abhor' mean?

Back

To regard with disgust and hatred.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Define 'despondent'.

Back

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4