Vocabulary #1

Front

Engrossed

Back

Completely absorbed or involved in something, often to the point of being unaware of one's surroundings.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Knoll

Back

A small natural hill.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Persistent

Back

Stubbornly unyielding or not giving up; continuing firmly in a course of action.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Scarcity

Back

A small and inadequate amount of something; a situation in which something is hard to find.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Jostle

Back

To push or bump against someone or something, often in a crowd.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Meander

Back

To follow a winding or indirect course; to wander aimlessly.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

Pristine

Back

In its original condition; unspoiled or clean.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Outlandish

Back

Strange or unusual in a way that is shocking or amusing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Obscure

Back

Not well known; difficult to understand or see.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Kindle

Back

To ignite or light something; to arouse or inspire an emotion.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C