Clarify Meaning of Words Using Dictionaries and the Thesaurus

What is the meaning of the word 'vivid'?

• Lacking intensity or clarity

• Having a dull or faded appearance

• Causing confusion or uncertainty

• Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Find a synonym for the word 'enormous'.

• minuscule

• massive

• huge

• tiny

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Explain the term 'ambiguous'.

• Having only one possible meaning

• Clearly defined and easily understood

• Unambiguous

• Open to more than one interpretation or having a double meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Provide a definition for the word 'meticulous'.

• Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

• Rushed and imprecise

• Sloppy and negligent

• Careless and hasty

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Give an example of a word that is the opposite of 'generous'.

• stingy

• liberal

• selfish

• greedy

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Look up the meaning of 'obsolete' in a dictionary.

• Highly recommended and sought after

• Still in use and relevant

• Recently introduced and popular

• No longer produced or used; out of date.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word 'eloquent' mean?

• Confusing or unclear in speaking or writing

• Artistic or creative in speaking or writing

• Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

• Inarticulate or unable to communicate effectively

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Suggest a synonym for 'puzzling'.

• Clear

• Baffling

• Confusing

• Mystifying

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Define the term 'exemplary'.

• Refusing to set a good example.

• Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

• Serving as a terrible model; representing the worst of its kind.

• Being average and unremarkable.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Find a word that is similar in meaning to 'fascinating'.

• uninteresting

• captivating

• boring

• dull

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B