Vocabulary Definitions

relegate

• To promote to a higher rank or position.

• To assign to a lower rank or position.

• To dismiss without consideration.

• To elevate in status.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

relevant

• Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

• Not related to the topic being discussed.

• A term used to describe something that is outdated.

• Something that is only partially connected.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

proliferate

• To decrease in size or amount.

• To increase rapidly in numbers; multiply.

• To remain the same over time.

• To change gradually over time.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

profound

• Very great or intense; having or showing great knowledge or insight.

• Superficial and lacking depth.

• Mild and unremarkable in nature.

• Easily understood and simple.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

skeptical

• Easily convinced; having no doubts.

• Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

• Always trusting; believing without question.

• Open-minded; willing to consider new ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

assessment

• The process of gathering information to make a decision.

• The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

• A method of teaching that focuses on student-centered learning.

• A formal test that measures knowledge in a specific subject.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

apprehensive

• A. Confident and secure about the future.

• B. Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

• C. Indifferent to potential dangers.

• D. Eager and excited about upcoming events.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

astute

• Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

• Lacking intelligence or insight.

• Being overly cautious and hesitant in decision-making.

• Displaying a lack of awareness of one's surroundings.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

feign

• To genuinely experience a feeling or state.

• To pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury.

• To express a feeling openly and honestly.

• To ignore a feeling or state completely.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

incremental

• Increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions.

• Decreasing rapidly in size or amount.

• Remaining constant without change.

• Changing suddenly and unpredictably.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4