Vocabulary List

Define the word: Ambition.

• A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

• A feeling of sadness or disappointment.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A place where animals are kept.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Define the word: Assure.

• To tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

• To make something less expensive.

• To delay an event or action.

• To remove something completely.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Define the word: Belittle.

• To make someone or something seem unimportant.

• To praise someone highly.

• To make something larger.

• To give someone a reward.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Define the word: Destiny.

• The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.

• A sudden change in weather patterns.

• A type of ancient musical instrument.

• A popular style of painting.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Define the word: Influence.

• The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

• A type of physical force that moves objects.

• A mathematical operation involving numbers.

• A specific location on a map.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Define the word: Prominent.

• Important; famous; easily noticeable.

• Hidden; not easily seen.

• Unimportant; trivial.

• Old-fashioned; outdated.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Define the word: Recede.

• To move back or further away from a previous position.

• To increase in size or amount.

• To remain in the same place.

• To move forward quickly.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Define the word: Resigned.

• Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about.

• Feeling extremely happy and excited.

• Being very confused and uncertain.

• Showing great enthusiasm for something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Define the word: Routine.

• A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.

• A sudden change in behavior.

• A rare event that happens once.

• A type of musical instrument.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Define the word: Temporary.

• Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

• Happening every day without fail.

• Existing forever without change.

• Unable to be changed or moved.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F