In-Context Predictions: Vocabulary

What does the word 'Denounce' mean?

• to express disapproval of

• to praise highly

• to ignore completely

• to support enthusiastically

• to explain in detail

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'Eminent' mean?

• Obscure and unknown
• Common and ordinary
• Disrespected in a field
• Well-known and respected, especially in a particular field.

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 'Impending' mean?

• happening soon

• very old

• completely finished

• extremely large

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word 'Incite'?

• to purposefully cause violent actions or emotions

• to calm someone down

• to ignore completely

• to write something down

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'Lament' mean?

• to express feelings of grief or great sadness

• to celebrate with joy

• to ignore something

• to make a promise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a 'Pension'?

• money a government or company pays to a person who has reached retirement

• a type of insurance for medical emergencies

• a loan given to students for education

• a bonus paid to employees for good performance

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'Readjust' [ree-uh-juhst]?

• to change or alter again

• to read a book quickly

• to judge someone again

• to adjust the temperature

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the definition of 'Retribution' [re-truh-byoo-shuhn]?

• punishment or payback for a crime or wrongdoing

• a feeling of happiness after success

• an act of kindness or charity

• a process of learning new skills

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of 'Suppress' [suh-pres]?

• to hold back, stop, or put an end to

• to encourage or support

• to make something louder

• to create something new

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word 'thwart' mean?

• to prevent someone's purpose or plan

• to encourage someone's actions

• to ignore someone's request

• to support someone's idea

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4