Vocabulary Words Definitions (Set #5)

What does APATHETIC mean?

• disgusting

• extreme excitement or enthusiasm

• not caring or showing interest in something

• a mythical creature that feeds on emotions

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does EXPLOIT mean?

• to take advantage of a situation, often for personal gain, by using resources or opportunities to the fullest extent

• to forcefully extract information from a person

• to draw meaning out of a story plot

• to ponder or think about a situation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does PINNACLE mean?

• A type of dance move
• A low point or valley
• A type of fruit
• The highest point or peak

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does BELLIGERENT mean?

• Friendly
• Peaceful
• Cooperative
• Hostile or aggressive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does PANACEA mean?

• A remedy for all ills or difficulties; a cure-all
• A type of food seasoning
• A type of dance
• A type of flower

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does ADVOCATE mean?

• To speak up, support, or actively promote your own interests or needs.

• To work hard

• To fix your problems

• To follow the law

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does DISSEMINATE mean?

• To spread or disperse
• To destroy or eliminate
• To conceal or hide
• To gather or collect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does CIRCUMVENT mean?

• To follow the rules and regulations strictly
• To confront something directly and openly
• To find a way around something, especially through clever or deceitful means.
• To ignore something completely

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does INHERENT mean?

• existing in someone or something as a permanent or inseparable element

• Temporary and fleeting
• Unrelated to it
• Acquired through effort

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does TENUOUS mean?

• Thick or substantial
• Stable or secure
• Weak or fragile
• Strong or sturdy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F