Vocabulary Flashcard: Word Meanings

Front

What does 'surreptitious' mean?

Back

Done in a secret or stealthy way; not intended to be noticed.

Front

Provide an example of a surreptitious action.

Back

Secretly passing a note during class.

Front

What does 'oblivious' mean?

Back

Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Front

Provide an example of being oblivious.

Back

She was oblivious to the noise outside while she worked.

Front

What does 'chronological' mean?

Back

Arranged in the order of time.

Front

What is a chronological sequence?

Back

Events listed in the order they occurred.

Front

What does 'congruent' mean in geometry?

Back

Having the same size and shape.

Front

Identify a pair of congruent shapes.

Back

Two triangles with identical sides and angles.

Front

What is the difference between 'perimeter' and 'area'?

Back

Perimeter is the distance around a shape; area is the space inside a shape.

Front

What is an example of a shape with a specific perimeter?

Back

A square with a perimeter of 20 units.