myPerspectives Unit 3: Concept Vocabulary

What is the definition of 'retort'?

• verb: to walk slowly and aimlessly

• noun: a type of cooking pot

• verb: to reply quickly, sharply; noun: a witty, sharp reply

• noun: a 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

What is the root and meaning of the word 'candid'?

• ROOT: -dict- "say"; "speak"

• ROOT: -cap- "head"; "leader"

• ROOT: -scrib- "write"; "record"

• ROOT: -cand- "shine"; "white"

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the word 'rectify' mean?

• verb: to correct; to set right

• verb: to destroy; to ruin

• verb: to ignore; to neglect

• verb: to celebrate; to praise

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word 'speculate'?

• to know the evidence

• to write a story

• to guess without evidence

• to cook a meal

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the root and meaning of the word 'verify'?

• Root: -ver- meaning 'truth'

• Root: -ver- meaning 'false'

• Root: -veri- meaning 'see'

• Root: -veri- meaning 'speak'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the word 'impose' mean?

• to force something (like a rule or belief) onto others

• to remove something from a place

• to explain something in detail

• to ignore someone's opinion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of 'rational'?

• based on logic or reason; sensible

• related to emotions only

• impossible to understand

• always incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of 'justifiable'?

• impossible to explain or defend

• able to be shown as right or reasonable

• related to legal punishment

• likely to cause harm

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the root of the word 'justifiable' and its meaning?

• -justus- "fair"

• -scribere- "to write"

• -videre- "to see"

• -ducere- "to lead"

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the definition of 'principle'?

• A fundamental truth, rule, or belief

• A type of chemical reaction

• A specific mathematical formula

• A popular style of music

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C