ELA weekly words 1-4

Voracious definition + synonyms and antonyms

• Exceedingly eager or avid

• Synonym: overjoyed

  Antonym: un-eager

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Awry definition + synonyms and antonyms

• Wrong/ away from the expected direction

• Synonym: amiss

  Antonym: on course

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Banter definition + synonyms and antonyms

• An exchange of light, playful,teasing remarks

• Synonym: kidding

  Antonym: compliment

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Muster definition + Synonyms and Antonyms

• To summon, gather, collect

• Synonym: bring together

  Antonyms: separate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Belittle Definition + Synonym and Antonyms

• To make someone or something seem unimportant

• Synonym: Bully

  Antonym: Kindness

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Instigates Definition + Synonym and Antonym

• To cause something to happen or begin

• Synonym: Start

  Antonym: Halt

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Copious Definition + Synonym and Antonym

• Large quantity or number

• Synonym: Big amount

  Antonym: Small quantity

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Imperative definition + Synonyms and Antonyms

• Absolutely necessary or required

• Synonym: Essential

  Antonym: Optional

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Pivotal definition + Synonym and Antonym

• Of vital or crucial importance

• Synonym: Important

  Antonym: Unimportant

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Chronic definition + Synonyms and antonyms

• Continuing a long time or recurring frequently; constant

• Synonym: Long-term

  Antonym: Temporary

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C