Using a Dictionary / Thesaurus

What is the definition of pinnacle?

• the bottom of a mountain
• a group of pins stuck together
• _{the highest or culminating 
  point, as of success, 
  power, fame, etc.}
• to face an obstacle

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of linoleum?

• squares of different colors
  put together
• something made from petroleum
• something from a museum with
  lines 
• a hard, washable floor 
  covering

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is a definition for haphazardly?

• in a patterned manner
• in a random manner
• organized by groups
• perfectly placed together

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

What is a synonym for maestro?

• beginner
• bandleader
• amateur
• pretender

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is a synonym for delinquent?

• reponsible
• careful
• criminal
• immature

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is a definition of jabber?

• to talk in a noisy, excited, or nonsensical matter
• _{to speak with soft, hushed sounds,
   using the breath, lips, etc.}
• _{to cry out or speak with a 
  strong, 
  loud, clear sound; shout}
• to laugh uncontrollably

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a synonym for emulate?

• neglect
• obsolete
• substitute
• imitate

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is a definition for relative?

• to keep apart or divide
• being or standing apart
• not relevent
• a person related by blood or marriage

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the definition of forecast?

• to leave out
• to cause a detour
• to refrain from noticing or recognizing
• to predict in advance

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is a synonym for encourage?

• agitate
• inspire
• confuse
• expose

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A