Vocabulary list #2

What is the meaning of the word CHRONOLOGY?

• The measurement of time in seconds.
• A method of time travel.
• The study of ancient civilizations.
• The arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence in time.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

This word means to cringe in fear

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word COMMEMORATE?

• To honor the memory of someone or something with a ceremony.

• To criticize someone's actions.
• To celebrate a new beginning.
• To forget about someone or something.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word DECORUM?

• Decorum refers to a type of decorative art.
• Decorum is a synonym for chaos.
• Decorum means a style of clothing.
• Decorum means appropriate behavior or conduct.

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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

This means the process of reasoning whereby conclusions are reached from general observations.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of the word DEIGN?

• To refuse to do something out of pride.
• To perform a task with great enthusiasm.
• To think something is below one's position or standing.

• To act in a way that is overly humble.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word DESPONDENT?

• Feeling extremely happy and content.
• Experiencing a surge of energy and motivation.
• Being indifferent or apathetic about life.
• Feeling dejected or downcast.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word DIALOGUE?

• A type of written work.
• A conversation between two or more people.
• A formal agreement between parties.
• A method of teaching.

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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

What is the meaning of the word DIVULGE?

• To confuse or mislead someone about information.
• To make known or to tell.

• To summarize or condense information.
• To hide or keep information secret.

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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

What is the meaning of the word ECLECTIC?

• Made up by elements or pieces from a variety of sources.

• A philosophy that rejects all forms of diversity.
• A method of creating art using only one source.
• A style that is uniform and consistent.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E