December 1 Weekly 10-word Vocabulary Review

"Abandon" means...

• To leave completely and finally

• To hold onto something tightly

• To create something new

• To repair something broken

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The definition of the word "accede" is...

• To agree to a request or demand

• To reject or refuse

• To misunderstand or misinterpret

• To delay or postpone

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 definition of the word "berate?"

• To praise someone highly

• To scold or criticize someone angrily

• To ignore someone completely

• To support someone in need

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

"Bovine" is...

• Relating to or affecting cattle

• Pertaining to birds

• Associated with aquatic life

• Connected to reptiles

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

A "braggart" is...

• A person who boasts about achievements or possessions

• A person who is shy and reserved

• A person who is generous and kind

• A person who is always late

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

To "burnish" is...

• To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing

• To burn something completely

• To create a new design

• To destroy or damage something

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is a "gadabout?"

• A person who travels often or to many different places for pleasure.

• A tool used for gardening.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A rare species of bird.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Explaine the word "demonym."

• A word that describes a type of demon

• A word that refers to a person from a specific place

• A word that describes a type of currency

• A word that refers to a type of plant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a "raconteur?"

• A person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way

• A person who is skilled in mathematics

• A person who is an expert in cooking

• A person who is a professional athlete

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

A "zephyr" is...

• A gentle breeze

• A type of bird

• A musical instrument

• A mythical creature

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E