Vocabulary Patron Saints

Front

What does 'undulate' mean?

Back

To move in a wave-like motion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'eradicate'?

Back

To destroy completely; to put an end to.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

Define 'oncologist'.

Back

A doctor who specializes in treating cancer.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

What does 'pennance' refer to?

Back

A voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an expression of repentance.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

What is a 'microcosm'?

Back

A small, representative system that reflects a larger whole.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Front

What does 'anguish' mean?

Back

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

How can 'undulate' be used in a sentence?

Back

The jellyfish undulate gracefully in the water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

Provide an example of 'eradicate' in a sentence.

Back

The goal is to eradicate poverty in the community.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

Front

What is the role of an oncologist?

Back

To diagnose and treat patients with cancer.

Front

Explain the concept of 'pennance' in a religious context.

Back

It often involves acts of self-discipline or sacrifice as a sign of repentance.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6