Vocab Learning 1

 Abridge

• To shorten or condense something (usually a text).

• To bridge

• To lengthen or condense something (usually a text).

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

 Alleviate

• To increase something, such as pain or difficulty.

• To lessen or reduce something, such as pain or difficulty.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

 Anomaly

• Something that alleviate from the norm or expectations.

• Something that deviates from the norm or expectations.

• To decrease and increase

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Ascertain

• To find out without certainty

• To NOT find out or determine with certainty

• To find out or determine with certainty

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Benevolent

• Well-meaning and kindly.

• Rude

• Acting kind

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Candid

• Not straightforward

• Honest, straightforward, or open.

• Over complicated

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Capricious

• predictable or not subject change

• Unpredictable or subject to sudden changes

• Lessen in length

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Censure

• Praise
• Condemn
• Ignore
• Strong disapproval or criticism

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Convoluted

• Simple or straightforward
• Clear and easy to understand
• Complex or intricate
• Uncomplicated or basic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Cryptic

• Simple and direct explanation
• Mysterious or hidden meaning
• Obvious and transparent message
• Clear and straightforward meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4