Vocabulary Definitions and Meanings

Front

What does the adjective 'eerie' describe?

Back

A sense of mystery and unease.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the definition of the noun 'alacrity'?

Back

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

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 the noun 'exhortation'?

Back

A strong urging or encouragement.

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 the adjective 'prosaic'?

Back

Dull and ordinary.

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

Front

What does the adjective 'strident' refer to?

Back

A loud and harsh sound.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does the adjective 'melancholy' describe?

Back

A deep, persistent sadness.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the definition of the noun 'serendipity'?

Back

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is the meaning of the noun 'quintessence'?

Back

The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does the adjective 'candid' mean?

Back

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the definition of the noun 'dichotomy'?

Back

A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

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