Vocabulary List 15

Michael just read a story about a hero with preternatural abilities. What does the word 'Preternatural' mean?

Can you help Michael figure it out?

• exceeding what is natural or regular; inexplicable by ordinary means

• related to prehistoric times

• pertaining to natural disasters

• caused by supernatural forces

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

During a lively classroom discussion, Daniel asked Grace, "What does the word 'Cogitate' mean?" Can you help them out?

• to ponder intently

• to run quickly

• to sing loudly

• to sleep deeply

• to dance gracefully

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Olivia, Maya, and Priya are working together on a school project. What does the word 'Colleague' mean in this context?

• an associate in a profession

• a type of fruit

• a musical instrument

• a kind of weather

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During drama class, Priya pretended to be a famous detective and acted like she had solved the mystery, even though she hadn't. What does the word 'Feign' mean in this context?

• to give a false appearance of or assert as if true

• to speak honestly

• to act with bravery

• to show genuine emotion

• to forget something important

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Charlotte found a mysterious note in class that said something was 'illicit.' She asked Benjamin and Sophia what it meant. Can you help them out? What is the meaning of the word 'Illicit'?

• not permitted

• very happy

• extremely large

• easily broken

• well known

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Michael and Arjun are having a debate. Michael says the word 'Inimical' means something positive, while Arjun disagrees. Can you help them out? What is the meaning of the word 'Inimical'?

• adverse because of hostility or malevolence

• friendly and supportive

• related to medical treatment

• extremely joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Michael and Anika are on a word treasure hunt! They stumble upon the mysterious word 'Lutlarious'. Can you help them figure out what it means?

• of, pertaining to, or like mud; living in mud

• relating to light or brightness

• having a sweet or pleasant smell

• full of energy or excitement

Priya, Jackson, and Arjun are reading a story where a wise king decides to 'ordain' a new law for the kingdom. What does the word 'Ordain' mean in this context?

• to establish or order by appointment, decree, or law

• to remove from office

• to delay or postpone

• to criticize harshly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Rohan noticed that Arjun was always quick to help and agree with everyone, no matter what. If someone described Arjun as 'servile', what would that mean?

• having an excessive willingness to serve or please others

• being independent and self-reliant

• showing great courage in danger

• displaying creativity and originality

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

During a class treasure hunt, Rohan found a mysterious object. The teacher said, "That looks like a 'Shard'!" What does the word 'Shard' mean?

• a fragment of a brittle substance; a small piece

• a type of musical instrument

• a large body of water

• a kind of bird

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E