Vocabulary Workshop Unit 7 Activities

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'doctrine'?

Back

A doctrine is a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Define the term 'haggard'.

Back

Haggard describes someone looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'exotic' mean?

Back

Exotic refers to something that is attractive or striking because it is unusual or different from what is familiar.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is the meaning of 'excise'?

Back

To excise means to remove or cut out, often used in the context of surgery or taxation.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Provide a synonym for 'exotic'.

Back

A synonym for exotic is 'foreign'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What is an antonym for 'haggard'?

Back

An antonym for haggard is 'fresh'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

Explain the term 'doctrine' in a religious context.

Back

In a religious context, doctrine refers to the official teachings and beliefs of a faith or church.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Use 'haggard' in a sentence.

Back

After the long journey, she looked haggard and in need of rest.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the opposite of 'exotic'?

Back

The opposite of exotic is 'common'.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

Give an example of a situation where you might 'excise' something.

Back

You might excise a tumor during a surgical procedure.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E