Vocab W3+4: 1, 5, 6

Mason and Elijah are having a debate, and Mason suddenly becomes very 'belligerent.' What does 'belligerent' mean in this situation?

• hostile; aggressive

• peaceful; calm

• indifferent; uninterested

• generous; kind

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the part of speech for the word 'assiduous'?

James claims he has found a 'panacea' for all his school problems! What does the word 'panacea' actually mean?

• something that cures everything; a solution for all problems

• a type of ancient musical instrument

• a rare tropical disease

• a traditional style of painting

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the part of speech for the word 'advocate'?

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the part of speech for the word 'galvanizing'?

During a class discussion, Zoe seemed completely uninterested and didn't react to anything. What is the definition of the word 'apathetic' as it describes Zoe?

• having little interest or enthusiasm

• showing great excitement

• being very talkative

• displaying strong emotions

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the part of speech for the word 'pinnacle'?

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the definition of the word 'exploit'?

• to use something or someone for selfish purposes

• to repair something broken

• to ignore a problem

• to help someone in need

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 part of speech for the word 'ignominious'?

His __________ tone made it hard to solve the problem peacefully.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B