Groundwork for a Better Vocabulary

Which word means "to show or exhibit"?

• hide

• demonstrate

• conceal

• obscure

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Which word means "definite"?

• vague

• distinct

• unclear

• ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What does it mean to "exaggerate"?

• to understate

• to overstate

• to simplify

• to minimize

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does the word "inhabit" mean?

• to destroy

• to leave

• to live in

• to abandon

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word describes someone who is "not taking sides"?

• biased

• neutral

• partial

• prejudiced

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does 'accurate' mean?

• To change somewhat

• Feeling of uneasiness

• Without errors

• To pretend

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

What does 'bluff' mean?

• To include

• To pretend to know more than one really does

• Unhealthy

• Basic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does 'consist of' mean?

• To include

• To play with

• To make different

• Too much pride

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

What does 'discomfort' mean?

• To pretend

• Second one

• To change somewhat

• Physical or mental upset

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does 'elementary' mean?

• To include

• To play with

• Basic

• Unhealthy

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4