Vocabulary Definitions

Apprehension is…

• Anxiety or fear about something that might happen.

• The act of showing enthusiasm or excitement.

• The ability to understand or grasp something quickly.

• A legal term referring to the action of arresting someone.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Obstacles are…

• Natural events that occur without any impact on goals.

• Things that stand in the way of progress.

• Events that provide an opportunity for success without challenges.

• Positive influences that speed up the process of reaching a goal.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Chaos is…

• A controlled environment where everything operates according to strict rules.

• A situation where everything is static and unchanging.

• Complete disorder and confusion.

• A state of perfect order and predictability.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Exaggerating is…

• A detailed explanation of facts and figures.

• A careful and balanced assessment of reality.

• A neutral description of events without emotion.

• Making something seem bigger, worse, or more important that it is.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Trigonometry is…

• The study of the motion of objects in space.

• A branch of mathematics involving the study of triangles.

• The study of numbers and their relationships in algebraic equations.

• The study of shapes and their properties.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Fractions are…

• A mathematical expression involving only addition and subtraction.

• A whole number.

• Parts of a whole, often represented in math.

• A number that can only be written as a decimal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Labyrinth is…

• A decorative sculpture used for artistic purposes, often with no real path to follow.

• A garden maze that only has one correct path.

• A type of maze with a simple, straight path from start to finish.

• A maze or complex network of paths.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Confidence is…

• A feeling of trust in ones abilities.

• The ability to trust others in uncertain situations.

• The lack of fear or anxiety in new experiences.

• The willingness to take risks without doubt.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Opportunities are…

• Outcomes that are predetermined and unchangeable.

• Actions that must be taken immediately.

• Chances to do something.

• Obstacles or challenges that must be overcome.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Influential is…

• The ability to work without rest or interruption.

• Having the power to change things or affect people.

• Requiring effort or determination to accomplish.

• Associated with a particular time or era.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D