Vocabulary Lesson 5 (Wordly Wise Book 9)

Front

What does the word 'strife' mean?

Back

Strife refers to conflict, struggle, or discord between individuals or groups.

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 is the meaning of 'sagacious'?

Back

Sagacious means having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

Define 'voracious'.

Back

Voracious means having a very eager approach to an activity, often used to describe an insatiable appetite for food.

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 it mean to 'wane'?

Back

To wane means to decrease in size, amount, intensity, or degree; to diminish.

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 'enunciate' mean?

Back

To enunciate means to pronounce words clearly and distinctly.

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 is a synonym for 'strife'?

Back

A synonym for strife is 'conflict' or 'dispute'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

Provide an example of a sagacious decision.

Back

An example of a sagacious decision is choosing to save money for emergencies rather than spending it impulsively.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the opposite of 'voracious'?

Back

The opposite of voracious is 'satisfied' or 'content'.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

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

Back

One might use 'wane' in the context of the moon's phases, as it wanes from full to new.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

How can one improve their ability to enunciate?

Back

One can improve enunciation by practicing speaking slowly, clearly, and using tongue twisters.