Definitions Quiz

Definition: a difference or contrast between similar things or people

• distinction

• dimension

• connotation

• proportionality

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Definition: a measure taken in advance to prevent harm

• potential

• prevention

• precipitous

• precaution

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Definition: the flying or operating of aircraft

• precaution

• aviation

• connotation

• flight

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

Definition: floor

• sail

• ocean

• swell

• deck

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Definition: an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Alliteration

• Distinction

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

Definition: increase in size or volume

• inundate

• squeeze

• nourish

• swell

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Definition: limiting

• restrictive

• limitations

• denotative

• precaution

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Definition: a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

• beguile

• knave

• rogue

• evaluate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: (v.) to flood, overflow; to overwhelm by numbers or size

• swell

• tirade

• vacillate

• inundate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: Examine and judge carefully.

• create

• analyze

• evaluate

• compare

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C