Vocabulary Workshop Flashcard 6 Sadlier Oxford Level F

Front

What does the term 'brusque' mean?

Back

Abrupt, blunt, rude, rough, short, curt.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is a 'sinecure'?

Back

An easy, 'no-show' job.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does it mean to 'transgress'?

Back

To violate a law; to sin.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does 'transmute' refer to?

Back

To change from one form to another.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the meaning of 'heinous'?

Back

Hateful, evil, odious.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What is a synonym for 'brusque'?

Back

Curt.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What type of job is considered a 'sinecure'?

Back

A job that requires little to no work.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is an example of 'transgression'?

Back

Breaking a law or rule.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

In what context might one use the word 'transmute'?

Back

In discussions about changing substances or forms, such as in chemistry or alchemy.

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

What are some antonyms for 'heinous'?

Back

Praiseworthy, commendable.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A