Word of the Week Practice 24-25

What is the meaning of this word? pertinent

• relevant or applicable to a particular matter

• not connected with or relevant to something

• holding fast to something or not relinquishing easily

• cheerful and lively

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of this word? tenacious

• resisting authority

• holding fast to something and not letting go easily

• easy to control or deal with

• to give up easily

Tags

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 this word? astute

• relevant or applicable to a particular matter

• not important or significant

• having the ability to accurately assess situations or people

• making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacre

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the meaning of this word? inconsequential

• really important

• requiring strenuous effort

• holding fast to something

• not important or significant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the meaning of this word? futile

• pointless or useless; producing no result or effect

• be of the same opinion, to agree

• based on sound reasoning or information

• a minor part of the whole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of this word? arduous

• not important or significant

• requiring strenuous effort

• having the ability to accurately assess situations or people

• support or strengthen

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of this word? apprehensive

• requiring strenuous effort

• excited for the future

• anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

• pointless or useless; producing no result or effect

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of this word? substantiate

• relevant or applicable to a particular matter

• prove that something is false

• provide evidence to support the claim

• holding fast to something or not letting go easily

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of this word? bolster

• provide evidence to support

• anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

• pointless or useless

• support or strengthen

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of this word? imposing

• too long, slow, or dull

• to specify a requirement

• grand and impressive in appearance

• needing support or strengthening

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4