SC Ready Vocab

Things in a text that help a reader figure out the definition of an unknown word.

• Diction/Word Choice

• Connotation

• Figurative Meaning

• Context Clues

A word’s deeper meaning; what a word represents.

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Figurative Meaning

• Author's Purpose

What does the word 'culminate' mean as depicted in the image?

• To start a process

• To reach the highest point or final stage

• To decrease in importance

• To separate into parts

What does the term "easily persuaded to believe something" define?

• Gullible

• Perspective

• Trepidation

• Disposition

The tone of her voice helped to ________ the importance of turning the paper in on time.

• evaluate

• examine

• emphasize

• determine

Kelly didn't provide an ____________________ response, so the doctor would not allow her to leave therapy.

• rationalize

• adequate

• objective

• contrast

a large amount; a lot

• adequate

• substantial

• sufficient

• effective

to a satisfactory or acceptable amount

• synthesize

• sufficient

• transition

• adequate

Which word means "tiresome or monotonous"?

• Decipher

• Pivotal

• Desist

• Tedious

What does the word 'Tedious' most likely describe in the context of the image provided?

• Exciting

• Relaxing

• Boring

• Joyful