Vocabulary Workshop, Level C, Unit 4

Front

What is the meaning of 'residue'?

Back

Residue refers to a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken away. For example, the residue of ash left after a fire.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

Define 'nonentity'.

Back

A nonentity is a person or thing of no importance or significance.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'prone' mean?

Back

Prone means being inclined or likely to do something, often used to describe a tendency.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean to 'annul' something?

Back

To annul something means to declare it legally invalid or void.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the definition of 'porous'?

Back

Porous describes a material that is full of tiny holes, allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'qualm'?

Back

A synonym for qualm is 'uneasiness' or 'doubt'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

What does 'recourse' mean?

Back

Recourse refers to a source of help or support in a difficult situation.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

Define 'solicitous'.

Back

Solicitous means showing concern or care for someone's well-being.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'ornate' mean?

Back

Ornate describes something that is elaborately decorated or adorned.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the meaning of 'frivolous'?

Back

Frivolous means lacking in seriousness or importance; trivial.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C