Vocabulary Flashcards

Front

A person who plays a minor part in a large organization or activity. Synonyms: gear, employee. Antonyms: employer, boss.

Back

cog (noun)

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

A thing said or done that serves as a signal to an actor or performer. Synonyms: signal, sign, tip. Antonyms: answer, solution.

Back

cue (noun)

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

An assistant who does menial work; a toady or yes-man. Synonyms: lackey, butler. Antonyms: boss, chief.

Back

flunky (noun)

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

To make an impression; have an effect. Synonyms: impress, brand. Antonyms: erase, remove.

Back

imprint (verb)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

A minor part of a large organization or activity.

Back

cog in the machine

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

A signal for someone to begin their performance.

Back

cue for action

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

Making an impression or having an effect in a digital space.

Back

imprint in digital environment

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

Unwillingly; the kids did all of their chores reluctantly before they were allowed to get their phones back.

Back

reluctantly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

Without pity or compassion; cruel; merciless. The English teacher was ruthless for assigning a thirty-page paper on the last day before winter break.

Back

ruthless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

To flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings. As the weather warmed up, the ice melted and seeped into the drains below.

Back

seep

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C