Middle School Vocabulary

Front

What term describes something that is forbidden by law or statute?

Back

illegal

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is the term for a circumstance that brings a feeling of disgrace or regret?

Back

shame

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What do you call a greatly enlarged picture painted or affixed directly on a wall or ceiling?

Back

mural

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

What is the act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone?

Back

torture

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What term refers to something that is required by rules or law?

Back

mandatory

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the definition of 'illegal'?

Back

Something that is forbidden by law or statute.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does 'shame' refer to in terms of emotional response?

Back

A circumstance bringing a feeling of disgrace or regret.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

How would you define a 'mural'?

Back

A greatly enlarged picture painted or affixed directly on a wall or ceiling.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

What does 'torture' mean in a legal or ethical context?

Back

To inflict severe pain or suffering on someone.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What does 'mandatory' imply in terms of rules or laws?

Back

Something that is required by rules or law.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F