Vocabulary Cards 1-13

What does the word 'excel' mean as shown in the image above?

• To do something poorly

• To do something very well

• To avoid doing something

• To try something new

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word 'illustrious' mean?

• Unknown or obscure

• Highly distinguished or famous

• Ordinary or common

• Unsuccessful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word 'revere'?

• To feel deep respect or admiration for something or someone.

• To ignore or neglect someone or something.

• To criticize harshly without reason.

• To misunderstand or misinterpret something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'transcend' mean?

• To go beyond the limits of something; to rise above or go beyond.

• To fall short of expectations; to not meet a standard.

• To remain unchanged or static over time.

• To return to a previous state or condition.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is shown in the picture?

• Airplane

• Locomotive

• Car

• Boat

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the word shown in the image that describes the sound or movement a train makes as it moves along the tracks?

• chugged

• barked

• hopped

• whistled

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the meaning of the word 'gadgets'? Gadgets are small, specialized _______ or electronic devices.

• machines

• animals

• buildings

• vehicles

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the meaning of the word 'phonograph'?

• A phonograph is a machine that plays recorded music or sound.

• A phonograph is a type of camera used for taking photographs.

• A phonograph is a device used for measuring temperature.

• A phonograph is a tool used for writing on stone tablets.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word 'sputtered' most likely mean as shown in the image of a car with smoke coming out of its exhaust?

• To move smoothly

• To make a series of soft explosive sounds

• To stop suddenly

• To shine brightly

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Look at the picture and the word 'flop.' What does the word 'flop' mean in this context?

• A) A great success

• B) A complete failure

• C) Something delicious

• D) A new recipe

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C