Understanding Key Vocabulary Terms

What is the primary meaning of the word "safety"?

• The state of being free from danger or harm

• The act of moving quickly

• A type of insurance policy

• A method of transportation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following best describes the word "carefully"?

• In a hurried manner

• With great attention to detail or caution

• Without any concern

• In a random order

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What does it mean to be "allergic" to something?

• To have a strong liking for it

• To be indifferent towards it

• To have an adverse reaction to it

• To be completely unaware of it

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The word "serious" is best defined as:

• Playful and lighthearted

• Solemn or thoughtful in character

• Extremely humorous

• Unimportant or trivial

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the word "furious" mean?

• Extremely angry

• Very happy

• Slightly annoyed

• Completely calm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

An "eruption" is best described as:

• A gentle breeze

• A sudden outbreak or explosion

• A slow-moving river

• A quiet whisper

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word "criteria"?

• A single rule or standard

• A set of principles or standards by which something is judged

• A type of measurement tool

• A random selection process

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The term "calculation" refers to:

• A guess or estimation

• A mathematical determination of size or number

• A type of artistic expression

• A form of communication

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

What does "orbit" mean in an astronomical context?

• A type of star

• The path of a celestial body around another body

• A type of telescope

• A form of light

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

"Spheres" are best described as:

• Flat surfaces

• Three-dimensional round objects

• Sharp-edged tools

• Types of musical instruments