Vocabulary Unit 6

During a school project, Ava noticed that Mason had provided a large number of pencils to the class. She used the word 'glut' to describe the situation. What does the verb 'glut' mean in this context?

• To provide more than is needed or wanted

• To change direction suddenly

• To regard with reverence

• To make valueless

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Ethan, Arjun, and Emma are participating in a school play. Ethan is playing a character who is 'incognito'. What does the term 'incognito' mean in this context?

• In a disguised state, under an assumed name or identity

• To cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

• To make as small as possible

• Reckless; heartless, causing harm or acting without showing care for others

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Aiden, Mason, and Maya are discussing a new policy at their school. They learn that the school board has decided to 'invalidate' the old policy. What does 'invalidate' mean in this context?

• To provide more than is needed or wanted

• To make valueless, take away all force or effect

• To change direction suddenly

• To regard with reverence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

During a history class, Rohan, Avery, and Benjamin came across the term 'legendary' while studying about famous warriors. What does 'legendary' mean?

• Described in well-known stories; existing in old stories (legends) rather than in real life

• To cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

• To make as small as possible

• Slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During a school play, Grace accidentally dropped a heavy prop on stage. Abigail, who was watching the play, was asked to describe what could have happened if the prop had fallen on Zoe's foot. Can you help her use the verb 'maim' in her explanation?

• Grace could have provided more than is needed or wanted

• Grace could have crippled, disabled, injured, marred, disfigured, mutilated Zoe's foot

• Grace could have made Zoe's performance valueless, taken away all force or effect

• Zoe could have changed direction suddenly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a study session, Isla asked Benjamin and Evelyn, 'If we want to minimize the amount of waste we produce at home, what does the verb 'minimize' mean in this context?'

• In a disguised state, under an assumed name or identity

• To make as small as possible

• To change direction suddenly

• To regard with reverence

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Liam, Aiden, and William are discussing the design of a new building in their city. They notice that one of the walls is described as 'oblique.' What does it mean?

• To provide more than is needed or wanted

• Slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct

• To make valueless, take away all force or effect

• To cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Aria, Elijah, and Kai are playing with remote-controlled cars in the park. Suddenly, Aria's car needs to 'veer' to avoid a tree. What does 'veer' mean in this context?

• To provide more than is needed or wanted

• To change direction suddenly

• To regard with reverence

• To make as small as possible

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Avery, Benjamin, and Arjun are discussing their favorite historical figures. They mention Mahatma Gandhi and how people 'venerate' him. What does 'venerate' mean in this context?

• To cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

• To make as small as possible

• To regard with reverence

• Slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Samuel, Henry, and Kai are reading a novel for their literature class. They came across the word 'wanton' in a sentence. Can you help them understand what it means?

• To provide more than is needed or wanted

• Reckless; heartless, causing harm or acting without showing care for others

• To make valueless, take away all force or effect

• To change direction suddenly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C