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What does 'sepulchral' mean?

Back

Relating to a tomb or interment; gloomy or dismal.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does 'soporific' mean?

Back

Causing sleep; tending to dull awareness or alertness.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What are 'precepts'?

Back

General rules intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does 'filch' mean?

Back

To steal something, especially in a casual way.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does 'scourge' mean?

Back

A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is the meaning of 'straitlaced'?

Back

Excessively strict in behavior, morality, or opinions.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

Define 'caveat'.

Back

A warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'blazon' mean?

Back

To display prominently or vividly; to proclaim.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is the significance of 'equitable'?

Back

Fair and impartial; treating all people equally.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does 'autonomy' mean?

Back

The right or condition of self-government.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E