Helen Keller Vocab Pretest

Front

What does the word 'sentiment' mean?

Back

An exaggerated feeling of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'confounding'?

Back

To mix up something with something else so that the individual elements become hard to distinguish.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does 'groped' mean?

Back

To feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with your hands.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'confounding'?

Back

Dumbfounded.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

What does 'vaguely' mean?

Back

Uncertain.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the definition of 'emotional'?

Back

Relating to a person's feelings.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What does 'disinterested' mean?

Back

Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What is the meaning of 'caring'?

Back

Feeling or showing concern for others.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'nostalgia' mean?

Back

A sentimental longing for the past.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the definition of 'tenderness'?

Back

Gentle and kind feelings.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4