Understanding Key Vocabulary Terms

What does it mean to "speculate" about something?

• To make a guess with little evidence

• To prove something definitively

• To ignore a problem

• To complain about an issue

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which word describes someone who puts in steady, earnest, and energetic effort?

• Ambiguous

• Diligent

• Expedient

• Prevaricate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

An action taken to achieve a quick, temporary solution is considered:

• Speculative

• Diligent

• Expedient

• Bequeathed

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

When something is unclear or uncertain, it can be described as:

• Diligent

• Expedient

• Ambiguous

• Prevaricate

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

The act of leaving property to someone in a will is known as:

• Speculating

• Bequeathing

• Prevaricating

• Expediting

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

To deviate from the truth means to:

• Speculate

• Be diligent

• Be expedient

• Prevaricate

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word is most closely associated with forming theories without much evidence?

• Diligent

• Speculate

• Bequeath

• Ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

A person who works tirelessly towards their goals could be described as:

• Ambiguous

• Expedient

• Diligent

• Prevaricating

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When a situation has multiple possible interpretations, it is considered:

• Speculative

• Diligent

• Expedient

• Ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The act of passing down family heirlooms through generations is an example of:

• Speculating

• Being diligent

• Bequeathing

• Prevaricating

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D