Vocabulary GEI-2 U1

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Something that is not common or occurs infrequently is:

• Common

• Standard

• Uncommon

• Strange

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CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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If something presents grave danger or risk, it would be considered:

• Safe

• Hazardous

• Helpful

• Benign

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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An unpleasing or unattractive impression can be described as:

• Flattering

• Unflattering

• Complimentary

• Positive

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CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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When you are obligated or required to do something, you:

• Might do it

• Should do it

• Are asked to do it

• Are required to do it

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

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When a situation involves inherent danger, it would be:

• Perilous

• Calm

• Soothing

• Without risk

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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If an activity excites your life, you:

• Add a little spice to it

• Make it boring

• Dull it down

• Remove excitement

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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When something must follow as a necessary effect or consequence, we say it:

• Entails it

• Includes it

• Encourages it

• Leads to it

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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A chance of loss or suffering refers to:

• A hazard

• Good fortune

• An opportunity

• Destiny

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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When you reach your destination, you:

• Depart

• Pull in

• Drop off

• Travel

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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When you desire or try to obtain something, you:

• Reject it

• Seek it

• Avoid it

• Discard it

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4