Sadlier Vocabulary Unit 12 blue level

Front

What does the word 'migrant' mean?

Back

A person or an animal that moves to a different region as the seasons change.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does the Latin root 'migr' mean?

Back

To move.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.7.4B

Front

What is a 'flimsy' dress?

Back

A dress that is not warm enough; it is light and weak.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

What is a 'gauge'?

Back

A tool used to measure the amount of something, like how full a tire is.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does it mean to be in a 'daze'?

Back

To be confused or unable to think clearly.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

Front

What does 'presentable' mean?

Back

Looking good enough to be seen by others; suitable for a formal occasion.

Front

What is the meaning of 'thrifty'?

Back

Being careful with money and resources; not wasteful.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

What does 'dictator' mean?

Back

A ruler with total power over a country, often taken by force.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

Front

What is a 'famine'?

Back

A severe shortage of food that leads to hunger.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'neutral' mean?

Back

Not taking sides; not supporting either party in a conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4