Unit 1 Commonlit ELA8 Vocab Set 2

Swimming in cold water on a hot day brings me pure bliss.

• perfect happiness; great joy.

• unhappiness; sadness

• anger;hatred

• Why would anyone swim in cold water?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

After Ming’s grandpa died,
I didn’t know how to console her.

• a panel or unit accommodating a set of controls for electronic or mechanical equipment.

  "a yellow light flashes on the console"

• comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Monique isn’t the fastest writer in class, but her
diligence pays off when her finished paper is perfect.

• careful and persistent work or effort.

• work ethic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Lashae was completely exasperated when
her younger brother made her late for school.

• Annoyed

• Worried

• intensely irritated and frustrated.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

I had broken the window, but I feigned
innocence when my mom asked me about it.

• naive

• pretend

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Clara is known for her hospitality. She says,
“My door is always open to friends and future friends!”

• kindness

• jealousy toward others

• the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

So many politicians lie!
I just want to vote for someone with integrity.

• good sense of humor

• the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

• the state of being whole and undivided

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4