Vocabulary Lesson 4-5

What does the word 'affiliated' mean?

• Totally independent from other groups

• Connected to or part of a bigger group

• Supported by a teacher or authority

• Known widely for personal success

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'ascertain'?

• To find out something for certain by verifying the facts

• To dodge answering questions

• To spread something over a large area

• To make an unreasoned guess

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word 'attainment' mean?

• An unexpected coincidence

• A moment of confusion or misunderstanding

• A goal or level reached through effort or skill

• A situation that causes frustration

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word 'bequeath' mean?

• To leave something valuable for others, especially after one's death

• To forget something that is not important

• To announce something publicly

• To acquire knowledge gradually

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word 'cogent'?

• Difficult to understand or unclear

• Convincing and clearly expressed

• Aggressive and confrontational

• Concise and lacking detail

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the term 'converge' mean?

• To come together from different directions

• To move apart or separate

• To form a loop or cycle

• To secretly follow someone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the meaning of the word 'disperse'?

• To concentrate everything in one location

• To scatter and spread in various directions

• To ascend or float upwards

• To make a loud noise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'expunge'?

• To emphasize something important

• To completely erase or remove something

• To concentrate on a specific detail

• To simplify something

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the term 'finite' mean?

• Having limits in quantity or duration

• Difficult to understand

• Meant to last forever

• Changing quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does invulnerable mean?

• Always succeeding in every attempt

• Unable to be harmed, affected, or damaged

• Emotionally detached

• Strong-willed but physically weak

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F