February Vocabulary

Which is the best definition for the word UNSIGHTLY?

• Visually appealing and charming.
• Pleasant to look at; attractive.
• Unpleasant to look at; unattractive.
• Aesthetic and beautiful.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

Which is the best definition for the word REPUGNANT?

• causing a strong feeling of disgust or dislike

• Somewhat appealing or attractive.
• Moderately acceptable or tolerable.
• Highly enjoyable or pleasing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which is the best definition for the word DEBRIS?

• A form of currency.
• A specific type of plant.
• Scattered fragments or remains.
• A type of natural disaster.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which is the best definition for the word DISMAL?

• Bright and cheerful; bringing joy.
• Neutral or indifferent; lacking emotion.
• depressing; dreary

• Exciting and vibrant; full of life.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which is the best definition for the word SPECIMEN?

• A type of rare animal
• A scientific theory
• A method of data collection
• Something collected as an example of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which is the best definition for the word DIMINISH?

• To enhance or improve.
• To remain the same.
• To make something become smaller in size.

• To increase in size.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Which is the best definition for the word IMPENDING?

• A random event; unpredictable.
• About to happen in the near future.

• Already happened; past.
• Unlikely to occur; distant.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Which is the best definition for the word METICULOUS?

• Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
• Random and unorganized; without any specific method.
• Focused on the big picture; ignoring small details.
• Lacking attention to detail; careless and hasty.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which is the best definition for the word DEFT?

• Skillful and quick in movement or action.
• Careless and hasty in execution.
• Unskilled and awkward in performance.
• Clumsy and slow in movement or action.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which is the best definition for the word STAMINA?

• The ability to run a marathon without stopping.
• A type of physical exercise routine.
• The process of recovering from an injury.
• The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D