Vocabulary • Ch 6 - A Wrinkle in Time • Definitions

What is the definition of 'cleave'?

• To split or cut something in half

• A disappointing or underwhelming ending or event

• A word used to show contrast

• To feel very angry or upset

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of 'focus'?

• Happening at the same time

• To pay attention and concentrate on something

• To feel very angry or upset

• A word used to show contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What word means thinking you're better than everyone else?

• cleave

• mitigate

• eon

• arrogant

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of 'simultaneous'?

• Trying to hide or be sneaky

• To pay attention and concentrate on something

• Thinking you're better than everyone else

• Happening at the same time

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What word means balance and grace in movement or behavior?

• simultaneous

• mitigate

• myopic

• poise

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What word means to twist, squirm, or wriggle with discomfort?

• seethe

• anticlimax

• writhe

• aberration

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What word means to be different or change in some way?

• inkling

• resilient

• vary

• seethe

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What word means to make something less severe or harmful?

• myopic

• however

• mitigate

• poise

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What word means a mistake or deviation from what's expected?

• anticlimax

• aberration

• eon

• tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What word means to scold or find fault with someone?

• chide

• aberration

• poise

• mitigate

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4