Lit/Comp II - Vocabulary Set 1

Fraught

• Causing or having extreme worry or anxiety; full of something negative

• A state of being calm and relaxed

• A feeling of joy and happiness

• A situation that is completely safe and secure

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Conscious

• Aware of something or one's surroundings

• Unaware of one's surroundings

• In a state of sleep

• Completely oblivious to reality

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Contrite

• Feeling or expressing guilt, regret, or remorse

• Feeling joyful and carefree

• Feeling indifferent or apathetic

• Feeling angry and resentful

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Innocence

• Lack of worldly experience; lack of guilt or evil intention

• Excessive knowledge and experience in worldly matters

• A state of being guilty or having bad intentions

• A feeling of deep regret for past actions

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Filial

• Of a child to a parent; ex: filial duty

• Relating to siblings; ex: fraternal bond

• Pertaining to grandparents; ex: ancestral respect

• Of a child to a teacher; ex: educational duty

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Pensive

• Thoughtful in a serious or sad way

• Cheerful and lively

• Indifferent and apathetic

• Excited and energetic

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Futile

• Pointless; unable to produce a useful result

• Effective; producing a desired outcome

• Beneficial; leading to positive results

• Productive; yielding significant benefits

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Inept

• Lacking skill; inefficient

• Highly skilled and efficient

• Expert in a particular field

• Competent and capable

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Tenuous

• Very weak or not substantial

• Strong and durable

• Firmly established

• Highly significant

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Hierarchy

• A ranking of things or people according to their importance

• A method of organizing data in a database

• A type of social interaction among peers

• A system of government where power is distributed equally

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4