Vocabulary 5 - English I CP

What is the part of speech and definition of the word 'candid'?

• Noun - A type of fruit

• Adjective - Honest and straightforward

• Verb - To hide or conceal

• Adverb - In a secretive manner

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

The word 'envoy' is a:

• noun meaning a messenger or representative

• verb meaning to send a message

• adjective meaning diplomatic

• adverb meaning quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the part of speech and definition of the word 'escalate'?

• Noun - To increase rapidly

• Verb - To increase rapidly

• Adjective - To increase rapidly

• Adverb - To increase rapidly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

The word 'expedient' is a:

• noun meaning a means to an end

• adjective meaning convenient and practical

• verb meaning to speed up

• adverb meaning quickly

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the part of speech and definition of the word 'flair'?

• Noun; a natural ability to do something well

• Verb; to wave or cause to wave wildly

• Adjective; having a strong or distinctive flavor

• Adverb; in a manner of flair

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the part of speech and definition of the word 'grievous'?

• Noun - A person who grieves

• Adjective - Causing grief or sorrow

• Verb - To grieve intensely

• Adverb - In a grievous manner

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CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the part of speech and definition of the word 'impel'?

• Noun - A feeling of doubt or hesitation

• Verb - To drive or urge forward

• Adjective - Deserving of blame or criticism

• Adverb - In a manner of speaking

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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 part of speech and definition of the word 'monologue'?

• Noun - A long speech by one actor in a play or movie

• Verb - To speak in a monotonous tone

• Adjective - Describing a dialogue

• Adverb - In a monologue manner

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

What is the part of speech and definition of the word 'prognosis'?

• Noun, a forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or ailment

• Verb, to predict or estimate a future event

• Adjective, relating to the future

• Adverb, in a manner of predicting

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The word 'repugnant' is a/an:

• noun meaning a strong feeling of dislike

• adjective meaning offensive or objectionable

• verb meaning to reject or refuse

• adverb meaning in a repulsive manner

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B