Vocabulary 6th-7th Grade

What is the meaning of hypocrisy?

• The practice of being honest and genuine
• The practice of being consistent with one's beliefs
• The practice of being humble and modest
• The practice of claiming to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the meaning of the word bellow?

• To whisper softly or make a high-pitched sound
• To shout loudly or make a deep sound
• To sing a melodious tune
• To remain silent and not make any noise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word procrastination?

• The act of delaying or postponing something.
• The act of multitasking efficiently
• The act of ignoring responsibilities
• The act of completing tasks promptly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word means "to be older?"

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

What is the meaning of the word "imprison?"

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the meaning of the word serendipity?

• The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

• The act of being sad or depressed.

• The act of being angry or frustrated.

• The act of being calm or peaceful.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of the word melancholy?

• The state of being happy and cheerful.

• The state of being angry and frustrated.

• The state of being sad and pensive.

• The state of being calm and peaceful.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word altruism?

• The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

• The belief in or practice of selfish and self-centered concern for oneself.

• The belief in or practice of being indifferent to the well-being of others.

• The belief in or practice of being overly concerned with the well-being of others to the point of self-harm.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a Lucid dream?

• A dream where the dreamer can fly in real life
• A dream where the dreamer can control other people's actions
• A dream where the dreamer is stuck in a never-ending loop
• A dream where the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is a 'paradox'?

• A statement or proposition that, despite sound reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory.

• A statement or proposition that is completely logical and makes perfect sense.

• A statement or proposition that is based on false premises and leads to a false conclusion.

• A statement or proposition that is overly complicated and difficult to understand.