Word Definitions and Sketches

definition of the word 'Conscious'

• Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

• Unable to perceive anything; unconscious.

• Lacking any sense of awareness or feeling.

• Completely indifferent to one's environment.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

definition of the word 'Contrite'

• Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.

• Showing great enthusiasm or energy.

• Lacking in vitality or interest.

• Displaying a sense of superiority or arrogance.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

definition of the word 'Filial'

• Of or due from a son or daughter.

• Relating to financial matters.

• Pertaining to ancient history.

• Describing a type of plant.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

definition of the word 'Fraught'

• Filled with or destined to result in (something undesirable).

• Completely empty or lacking.

• Extremely joyful or happy.

• Related to physical strength or power.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

definition of the word 'Futile'

• Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

• Full of energy and enthusiasm.

• Likely to succeed with little effort.

• Related to physical strength or power.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word 'Conscious'?

• aware of something or one's surroundings

• unable to think or feel

• completely asleep

• lacking any knowledge

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word 'Contrite'?

• feeling or expressing guilt, regret, or remorse

• showing great enthusiasm or excitement

• being stubborn or unyielding

• displaying a lack of interest or concern

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'of a child to a parent; ex: filial duty' is _______.

• Filial

• Paternal

• Maternal

• Sibling

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'causing or having extreme worry or anxiety; full of something negative' is _______.

• Fraught

• Jubilant

• Serene

• Luminous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill in the blank: The word that means 'pointless; unable to produce a useful result' is _______.

• Futile

• Robust

• Lucid

• Vivid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4