Week 2 Vocabulary Grade 8 Power Vocab

What is the definition of the word 'advantage'?

• A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position

• A disadvantage or hindrance

• A neutral or indifferent state

• A type of financial loss

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 'aviator'?

• A person who flies an aircraft

• A type of bird

• A type of clothing

• A navigation instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the definition of the word 'communism'?

• A political and economic system where the means of production are privately owned.

• A political and economic system where the means of production are owned and controlled by the state.

• A political and economic system where the means of production are owned by individuals.

• A political and economic system where the means of production are owned by corporations.

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 'condemnation'?

• A strong expression of disapproval

• A feeling of happiness

• An act of kindness

• A state of confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word 'investor'?

• A person who allocates capital with the expectation of a financial return.

• A person who manages a company or organization.

• A person who provides legal advice.

• A person who teaches at a university.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the definition of the word 'realism'?

• A style of painting that uses abstract forms.

• A literary movement focused on representing everyday life.

• A philosophical belief in the existence of a perfect world.

• A genre of music characterized by complex rhythms.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of the word 'spoilage'?

• The process of preserving food

• The process of food becoming unfit for consumption

• The act of cooking food

• The method of packaging food

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 definition of the word 'temptation'?

• A strong urge or desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.

• A feeling of satisfaction and contentment.

• A state of complete happiness and joy.

• A sense of fear and anxiety about the future.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word 'termination'?

• The act of beginning something

• The act of ending something

• A type of negotiation

• A form of communication

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the definition of the word 'vendor'?

• A person or company offering something for sale

• A type of vehicle

• A place where goods are manufactured

• A type of currency

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4