Word of the Day Vocab

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Definition: Derived from or guided by experience or experiment

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empirical

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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Meaning of 'Abated'

Back

Diminished in degree or intensity; died down

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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Definition of Cacophony: a mix of harsh, discordant sounds; dissonance. Proper usage:

Back

The cacophony of car horns and police sirens shattered the still morning air.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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Definition of Sentient: Animals are sentient; rocks are not.

Back

Capable of feeling or experiencing sensation; conscious or aware.

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CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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Word meaning: shocked, terrified, or struck with fear.

Back

aghast

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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Definition of Mirth

Back

Happiness, gaiety, or jollity; pleasure or joy.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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What does 'Flippant' mean in the context: 'The student’s flippant attitude earned him a referral.'?

Back

showing a non-serious or disrespectful attitude

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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Definition: not intelligent; lacking sensitivity; dull or blunt.

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obtuse

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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Meaning of 'Obnoxious'

Back

causing disapproval or protest, offensive, unpleasant

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

Antithesis: A violent criminal is the antithesis of a well-behaved adult.

Back

The exact opposite; comparison of contrasting ideas for balance.

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CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5