ELA 10/11 Vocab. List # 1

"Concealed; difficult to comprehend; obscure" matches . . . 

• abstruse 
• dubious 
• iniquity 
• edify 

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Bemused matches . . . 

• Penitent; apologetic; remorseful
• To instruct (teach) or benefit, especially morally or spiritually enlighten.
• bewildered or confused 
• Without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"To clear; throw light upon; explain" matches . . . 

• doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt 
• amorphous 
• blithe
• elucidate 

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

I reminded my students that a ______ reading of the text will not give them enough information to answer the questions. 

• inure
• cursory 
• contrite 
• abstruse 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Imbue matches . . . 

• Skilled physically or mentally; deft.  
• Joyous, happy; pleased; delighted.
• To bring forth, create or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.
• Gross injustice or wickedness.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Aaron was quite _____ when he found out that he had no homework over the weekend. 

• amorphous 
• burgeon 
• blithe
• elucidate 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"To grow, sprout or flourish quickly" matches . . .

• dubious
• burgeon 
• contrite 
• abstruse 

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Dubious matches . . . 

• to clear; throw light upon; explain 
• doubtful, marked by or occasioning doubt
• to become accustomed to hardship, difficulty, pain 
• without interest, vigor, or determination

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

One of my tasks as an ELA teacher is to try and _______ my students in the art of reading literature. 

• edify 
• dexterous 
• bemused
• burgeon 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Contrite matches . . . 

• Gross injustice or wickedness
• Skilled physically or mentally; deft
• Penitent; apologetic; remorseful
• Without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F