Unit 2 Vocab Defintions

What is the term for the chemical processes in a living thing that give it energy and produce growth?

• Metabolism

• Moot

• Futile

• Delirious

Which word describes something that is unimportant or irrelevant?

• Moot

• Moderate

• Prowess

• Anxiety

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

What does the term "futile" mean?

• Something which has no useful or meaningful result

• Having great skill or strength

• A long, unbroken wave

• An uneasy, worried feeling

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "delirious" mean?

• Temporarily confused, often because of fever or shock

• Doing something with fear

• A platform on a ship

• An action taken to avoid danger

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "moderate" mean?

• Kept within a certain limit

• Overwhelmed with a great amount

• An organized presentation

• A circular window on a boat

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of "prowess"?

• Having great skill or strength and courage

• A long, unbroken wave

• An uneasy, worried feeling

• Something that is limiting

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

What does "frantic" mean?

• Doing something with fear, quickly and nervously

• A platform on a ship

• An action taken to avoid danger

• A circular window on a boat

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of "anxiety"?

• An uneasy, worried feeling

• A long, unbroken wave

• A platform on a ship

• An organized presentation

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

What does "swell" refer to?

• A long, unbroken wave

• A circular window on a boat

• An action taken to avoid danger

• Something that is limiting

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

What is a "deck"?

• A platform on a ship or boat where people stand

• An organized presentation

• A long, unbroken wave

• An uneasy, worried feeling

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C