Words of the Day #'s 11-20

Definition of clairvoyant.

• Able to control one's thinking.

• Able to see things that cannot be perceived by normal senses.

• Able to make others laugh.

• Ables to see things without knowing they are there.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

Synonyms of longevity.

• strength

• confusion

• durability

• intelligence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

True or False: The word WARY is used correctly in the following sentence.

I was a little wary when I took the test yesterday.

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Definition of aversion.

• A feeling of deep love.

• A feeling of deep regret.

• A feeling of intense joy.

• A feeling of intense dislike.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

True or False: The word ascertain is used correctly in the following sentence.

I had to ascertain whether I had enough money to buy a new car.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Synonym for substantiate.

• Deny

• Support

• Dissolve

• Create

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Definition of capitulate.

• To surrender

• To run away from

• To problem solve

• To entertain

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

True or False: The word renovate is used correctly in the following sentence.

The principal renovated some of his duties to his assistant principal.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Definition of superficial.

• Affecting or being on or near the surface.

• Affecting or being near others.

• Affecting or being near water.

• Affecting or being near snow.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Synonym for ostentatious.

• calm

• moderate

• flashy

• simple

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A