Wit and Wisdom Module 1 Vocab Part 1

What is the definition of dazzled?

• made almost blind by a bright light

• dull, lack-luster

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of glowering?

• looking or staring with anger or animosity, scowling

• standing on a high platform and looking down

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the definition of commencing?

• beginning or starting

• final or ending

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of withered?

• showing great health

• dried up or wilted

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of compromise?

• when two sides disagree but come to agree after each side gives up something

• to insist on your way, unyielding

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of resilience?

• giving up immediately when facing any struggle

• ability to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

What is the definition of endure?

• to keep going in spite of something challenging

• to sleep for long periods of time

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of devoured?

• to ignore a problem indefinitely

• to take in with the mind or sense in a greedy way

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

What is the definition of insinuating?

• suggesting subtly or indirectly

• to purposefully draw attention to something

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the definition of glum?

• in slow spirits; sad or gloomy

• feeling full after a meal

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C