Understanding Key Vocabulary Words

Front

What does the word 'battered' mean?

Back

It looks worn or weathered.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

How would you describe someone acting 'desperately'?

Back

With great urgency.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does the word 'faint' mean?

Back

Not clear or strong; weak.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'creased' mean?

Back

Marked by folds or wrinkles.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

How would someone act if they were speaking 'sternly'?

Back

In a strict or hard manner.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

What does the word 'urgent' mean?

Back

Something that requires immediate attention.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What does 'weathered' mean?

Back

Worn or altered by exposure to the elements.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'playful' mean?

Back

Full of fun and high spirits.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'strict' mean?

Back

Demanding that rules be followed closely.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'colorful' mean?

Back

Full of bright colors.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4D