Vocabulary Week 10

What is the meaning of the word 'Tyrannical'?

• To have too much power and use it in an oppressive way

• To be extremely generous and kind

• To avoid making decisions

• To follow rules strictly without question

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'Urgency'?

• The condition of something being very important

• A type of musical instrument

• A place where people gather to eat

• A method of transportation

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 'Comprehend'?

• To understand what something means

• To forget something quickly

• To write something down

• To speak loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

What is the meaning of the word 'Anxious'?

• To feel nervous about something

• To feel excited about something good

• To feel sleepy and tired

• To feel very hungry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'Detainees'?

• Prisoners

• Guards

• Visitors

• Officials

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 'Pursuant'?

• According to or aligning with an agreement or law

• In opposition to a rule or regulation

• Unrelated to any legal context

• A type of legal document

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'Investigation'?

• To look at closely to more information, such as a problem or a crime

• To ignore something completely

• To make a quick guess without evidence

• To celebrate a special occasion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'Excerpt'?

• A short part taken from a book, speech, poem or other literary work

• A person who writes books

• A type of musical instrument

• A place where books are kept

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'Misplaced'?

• To put in the wrong place

• To find something valuable

• To organize neatly

• To throw away intentionally

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is the meaning of the word 'Apparently'?

• Evidently or obviously

• Secretly or privately

• Rarely or occasionally

• Aggressively or violently

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6