Wordly Wise - Book 8 - Lesson 10

Front

What does the word 'flagrant' mean?

Back

Clearly offensive or bad.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What is the meaning of 'atrocities'?

Back

Acts of cruelty.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Front

What does it mean to 'mute' something?

Back

To soften or tone down the sound of; also refers to not speaking or being unable to speak.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'enhanced'?

Back

Greater.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

What does 'wreak' mean?

Back

To bring about or to inflict.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Front

What is the definition of 'offensive'?

Back

Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

What does 'inflict' mean?

Back

To cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Front

What is the meaning of 'cruelty'?

Back

The quality of being cruel; causing pain or suffering.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

Front

What does 'tone down' mean?

Back

To make something less intense or severe.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

Front

What is a synonym for 'greater'?

Back

Larger in size, amount, or degree.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A