Vocabulary Review

What does "repertoire" mean?

• A person who writes detailed reports about events

• The range of skills, techniques, or works that someone has mastered

• A place where valuable items are stored safely

• The ability to repeat tasks with perfect accuracy

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

When someone takes "umbrage," they are:

• Seeking shelter from bad weather or danger

• Taking responsibility for a mistake they made

• Feeling offended or resentful about something

• Accepting an invitation to an important event

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

A "linchpin" is:

• The most essential element that holds everything together

• A small metal object used to fasten clothing

• A person who delivers messages between two groups

• The final step in completing a difficult project

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

If there is a "surfeit" of something, there is:

• A dangerous shortage that could cause problems

• An excessive amount that goes beyond what's needed

• A perfect balance that satisfies everyone involved

• A mysterious lack that nobody can explain

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Something that is "ubiquitous" is:

• Extremely rare and difficult to find anywhere

• Present everywhere you look or seem to go

• Hidden from view and kept deliberately secret

• Available only to wealthy or important people

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

When something is "pristine," it is:

• Completely untouched and in perfect original condition

• Very expensive and beyond most people's budget

• Decorated with elaborate and colorful designs

• Broken into many pieces that cannot be repaired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

To "acquiesce" means to:

• Ask many detailed questions about a complex topic

• Refuse to participate in something you find objectionable

• Accept or agree to something without putting up resistance

• Take charge of a situation when others seem confused

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

A "caveat" is:

• A celebration held to mark an important achievement

• A warning or condition that limits how something applies

• A secret meeting between people who don't trust each other

• A detailed plan for handling an emergency situation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

A "liaison" is:

• A person who facilitates communication between different groups

• A formal document that proves someone's identity

• A type of romantic relationship that is kept secret

• A mistake that causes embarrassment or awkward situations

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E