Vocabulary Context and Meaning

Front

What does 'rapt' mean?

Back

Engrossed or absorbed in something; fully attentive.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

What does 'altered' mean?

Back

Changed or modified in some way.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

Front

What is an 'apparation'?

Back

A ghostly figure or appearance; a supernatural manifestation.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Front

What does 'odious' mean?

Back

Extremely unpleasant or repulsive.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'earnest' mean?

Back

Showing sincere and intense conviction; serious in intention.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What is the importance of context in understanding vocabulary?

Back

Context helps determine the meaning of a word based on the surrounding text or situation.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

How can synonyms help in understanding vocabulary?

Back

Synonyms provide alternative words with similar meanings, aiding comprehension.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

Front

What is an antonym?

Back

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

Why is it important to understand word connotations?

Back

Connotations are the emotional or cultural associations of a word, which can affect its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

Front

What does 'ponderous' mean?

Back

Slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull or laborious.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6