Vocabulary Workshop Unit 8

What does the word "arrears" mean?

• An advance payment

• Being behind in meeting one's obligations

• A type of rare bird

• A sudden increase in wealth

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word "cascade" mean when referring to water?

• A small puddle

• A gentle stream

• A large waterfall

• A small waterfall or series of small waterfalls

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word best describes someone who is easily irritated and often complains?

• Maniacal

• Crotchety

• Marital

• Sinister

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "impassable" mean?

• Impossible to pass or traverse

• Easily passed without any obstacles

• Not needing a pass or ticket for entry

• Capable of being passed down as an inheritance

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word describes behavior that is wildly enthusiastic or uncontrollable?

• Marital

• Sinister

• Maniacal

• Perishable

What does "marital" relate to?

• The sea

• Marriage

• Markets

• Martial arts

What is a "partition"?

• A type of bird

• A division into parts

• A mathematical operation

• A perishable item

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word best describes goods that need to be used quickly before they spoil?

• Sinister

• Taut

• Perishable

• Impassable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "sinister" mean?

• Cheerful and friendly

• Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen

• Extremely strong or durable

• Loose or slack

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "taut" mean?

• Stretched or pulled tight

• Extremely loose

• Partially filled

• Completely empty

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4