Vocabulary Workshop Level A - Unit 5

acute

• sharp or clever; having a sharp point or edge.

• dull or blunt; lacking a sharp point or edge.

• slow or sluggish; lacking quickness or speed.

• broad or wide; having a large surface area.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

synonym

• a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

• a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

• a word that describes an action or state of being.

• a word that is used to replace a noun in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

recognition

• the act of identifying or acknowledging something.

• the process of forgetting information.

• the ability to ignore distractions.

• the skill of memorizing facts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

bluster

• to talk or act in a noisy or threatening way; to boast.

• to remain silent and avoid confrontation.

• to express feelings of sadness or regret.

• to act in a calm and collected manner.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

definition

• a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.

• a brief summary of a text or article.

• a synonym for a word or phrase.

• a type of literary device used in writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

antonym

• a word that means the opposite of another word.

• a word that has the same meaning as another word.

• a word that describes a person or thing in a specific way.

• a word that is used to express a strong emotion.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

vocabulary

• the body of words used in a particular language or by a particular group.

• a collection of phrases and idioms in a language.

• the study of grammar and sentence structure.

• the ability to read and write in a language.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.7.6

setback

• a reversal or check in progress; an obstacle.

• a significant achievement or success.

• a steady improvement in performance.

• a minor inconvenience or delay.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

comprehension

• the ability to understand something.

• the process of memorizing information.

• the act of analyzing data.

• the skill of writing effectively.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

application

• the act of putting something to a special use or purpose.

• a software program designed to perform a specific task.

• the process of applying for a job or position.

• a formal request for something, typically in writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C