Module 1: Vocabulary Boost

Match the term to the definition: Bolster (verb)

• to improve something or make it stronger

• to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.

• to understand something completely

• to make somebody/something seem less important than they really are

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Match the term to the definition: Capture (verb)

• to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or getting worse

• to understand something completely

• to help something to happen or develop

• to succeed in accurately expressing a feeling, an atmosphere, etc.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Match the term to the definition: Crucial (adjective)

• suggested without being directly expressed

• closely connected with the subject you are discussing

• extremely important, because it will affect other things

• completely necessary; extremely important for a particular activity

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Match the term to the definition: Combat (verb)

• to succeed in accurately expressing a feeling or atmosphere, etc.

• to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or getting worse

• to make somebody/something seem less important than they really are

• to help something to happen or develop

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Match the term to the definition: Concept (noun)

• the most important quality or feature of something

• an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract

• the quality of knowing or understanding a lot of details about something

• closely connected with the subject you are discussing

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

Match the term to the definition: Depth (noun)

• the most important quality or feature of something

• suggested without being directly expressed

• an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract

• the quality of knowing or understanding a lot of details about something;

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

Match the term to the definition: Diminish (verb)

• to make something seem less important than it really is

• to improve something or make it stronger

• to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.

• to help something to happen or develop

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Match the term to the definition: Essence (noun)

• an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract

• the quality of knowing or understanding a lot of details about something

• suggested without being directly expressed

• the most important quality or feature of something

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Match the term to the definition: Essential (adjective)

• connected with something/somebody in some way

• extremely important, because it will affect other things

• extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity

• suggested without being directly expressed

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Match the term to the definition: Grasp (verb)

• to understand something completely

• to help something to happen or develop

• to make somebody/something seem less important than they really are

• to improve something or make it stronger

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