Stand Up--Vocabulary

Which word means using cruel words or actions against a person or an animal?

• abusive

• advocate

• tolerance

• exploit

Answer explanation

The dog ran away from its abusive owner.

Origin: Latin ab-, meaning “wrongly” + uti, meaning “to use”

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means someone who publicly supports a person or cause?

• discrimination

• activism

• advocate

• tolerance

Answer explanation

Many pet owners are advocates for causes that protect animals.

Origin: Latin ad-, meaning “to” + vocare, meaning “to call”

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Which word means the state of knowing that you are deserving of respect?

• illiteracy

• compulsory

• dignity

• equality

Answer explanation

Every person in the world deserves to have his or her dignity.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Which word means the inability to read or write?

• illiteracy

• equality

• responsibility

• compulsory

Answer explanation

One way to end illiteracy is to make sure all children go to school.

Origin: Latin littera, meaning “letter of the alphabet”

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which word means freedoms every person, regardless of race, religion, or another factor, should have just for being alive?

• charity

• resources

• rights

• justice

Answer explanation

We met with the principal to discuss student rights such as healthier food.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which word means the ability to respect other people’s beliefs or opinions without criticizing or judging them?

• activism

• responsibility

• dignity

• tolerance

Answer explanation

My parents show tolerance for my music even though they do not like it.

Origin: Latin tolerat-, meaning “endured”

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Which word means an organization that works to provide money, medicine, or other aid to benefit people in need?

• Bank

• Resources

• Charity

• Hospital

Answer explanation

The charity wanted to raise money in order to fix people’s homes after the devastating hurricane.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

Which word means a person (or group) who helps by giving money, supplies, or other aid to a person or group that needs it?

• Benefactor

• Donor

• Generous

• Charity

Answer explanation

Donors gave money to scientists because they want to cure more diseases.

Origin: Latin donare, meaning “give”

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Which word means the reason why a person wants to do something or pursue a goal?

• Money

• Opposition

• Empathy

• Motivation

Answer explanation

Being promised an hour of TV time is all the motivation my sister needs to do her homework.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which word means things that are available to help someone accomplish a job or achieve a goal?

• Resources

• Charity

• Responsibility

• Potential

Answer explanation

The teacher used her own resources to buy books for the classroom.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D