Dangerous Crossing Vocabulary

Front

What does 'shattered' mean?

Back

To break suddenly into many pieces.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is a 'representative'?

Back

An elected official who represents a group of people.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'pressing' mean in a context of concern?

Back

Urgent or requiring immediate attention.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'cramped' mean?

Back

Confined or restricted in space.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'bracing' mean?

Back

Positioning oneself against a support for stability.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'embark'?

Back

To begin a journey or to board a ship or aircraft.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Use 'shattered' in a sentence.

Back

The glass vase shattered when it hit the floor.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Use 'representative' in a sentence.

Back

The representative spoke on behalf of the community.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

Use 'pressing' in a sentence.

Back

The pressing issue of climate change needs to be addressed.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Use 'cramped' in a sentence.

Back

The small room felt cramped with all the furniture.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4