Vocabulary List 1 - English 1 - Period 4

What does the term 'aesthetic' refer to?

• the appreciation of beauty or artistic expression

• the study of human behavior

• the management of resources

• the analysis of historical documents

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

What does it mean to annotate a text?

• to write notes or comments on a text to help understand it better

• to rewrite the entire text in your own words

• to highlight only the titles in a text

• to remove all punctuation from a text

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Abigail is reading a story and comes across the word "generous." She notices that the text also mentions someone being "selfish." What does the word "antonym" mean in this context?

• The text contains a word or phrase that has the opposite meaning of the unfamiliar one or that is a non-example of it

• The text contains a word or phrase that has the same meaning as the unfamiliar one

• The text contains a word or phrase that describes the unfamiliar one in detail

• The text contains a word or phrase that is unrelated to the unfamiliar one

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the word: altercation?

• a disagreement or argument

• a type of food

• a musical instrument

• a scientific theory

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to aspire for something?

• to have a strong desire or ambition for something

• to forget about something completely

• to finish a task quickly

• to speak in a loud voice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word: callous?

• showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

• showing great enthusiasm and excitement

• being extremely careful and precise

• showing strong dislike or hatred

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

William and Luna both started their new jobs on the same day. Their work schedules are concurrent. What does concurrent mean in this context?

• existing, happening, or done at the same time

• rarely occurring or unique

• completely unrelated or opposite

• slowly developing over time

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Abigail noticed that Liam was having a covert conversation in the hallway. What does the word covert mean in this context?

• not openly acknowledged or displayed

• easily understood or obvious

• related to agriculture

• extremely large or vast

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of the word: disconcerting?

• causing one to feel unsettled

• making something obvious

• offering reassurance

• bringing joy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

After a big storm, Liam noticed that flooding would often ensue in his neighborhood. What does the word "ensue" mean in this context?

• happen or occur afterward or as a result

• to prevent something from happening

• to make something less important

• to describe something in detail

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C