Unit 2 Vocab Open Ended

When the school doubled in size, more desks were needed to accommodate all of the students.

What does accommodate mean?

Answer explanation

to provide what is needed for someone

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The dog had been deprived of food for so long

that his ribs were visible.

What does the underlined word mean?

Answer explanation

to prevent someone from having something necessary or pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Amie had an excessive amount of sneakers because she just couldn’t stop buying every pair she liked!

What does the underlined word mean?

Answer explanation

too much or too many

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

For the end of year party, the school rented out a local facility that had a large banquet room with a dance floor.

What does the underlined word mean?

Answer explanation

the place or building where a particular activity happens

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Shoveling the snow in the freezing cold is a grueling task.

What does the underlined word mean?

Answer explanation

extremely tiring and difficult

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Quinn wanted to get in shape, so he implemented a new exercise routine.

What does the underlined word mean?

Answer explanation

to put a plan or system into action

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Henry tried to negotiate for a lower price

when he saw the car had a dent in the side.

What does the underlined word mean?

Answer explanation

to discuss with someone in order to reach an agreement

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Lisa needed to prioritize her math homework over basketball practice when her grade began to drop.

What does the underlined word mean?

Answer explanation

to treat one thing as more important than others

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Current projections say the company will triple in size in the next ten years.

What does the underlined word mean?

Answer explanation

a calculation about the future based on information available now

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Some dogs have a tendency to hide

under the bed during thunderstorms.

What does the underlined word mean?

Answer explanation

the likelihood to have a particular thought or action

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C