Tier 2 Vocab Flashcard

Front

What does the term 'sacred' mean?

Back

The quality of being holy, worthy of respect and reverence.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Define 'delicate'.

Back

Fragile; easily broken or damaged.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is a synonym for 'tired'?

Back

Weary.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What does the phrase 'The wind was restless' imply?

Back

The wind would not stop blowing.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Front

What does 'veritable' mean?

Back

Actual, true, real.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is the opposite of 'sacred'?

Back

Profane or secular.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Provide an example of something that is 'delicate'.

Back

A butterfly's wings or fine china.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is a common context in which the word 'weary' might be used?

Back

After a long day of work or travel.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What are some synonyms for 'restless'?

Back

Uneasy, agitated, or unsettled.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

In what context might 'veritable' be used?

Back

To emphasize the authenticity of something, e.g., 'a veritable treasure trove of information.'

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4