Vocabulary Workshop Level C, Unit 5

Front

What is the meaning of 'jurisdiction'?

Back

Jurisdiction refers to the official power to make legal decisions and judgments, especially in a specific area or field.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Front

What is an antonym for 'prodigal'?

Back

An antonym for 'prodigal' is 'economical', which means using resources carefully and not wastefully.

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5B

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

What does 'aghast' mean?

Back

Aghast means filled with shock or horror.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

Front

What does it mean to 'intrigue' someone?

Back

To intrigue someone means to arouse their curiosity or interest.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

Front

What is a synonym for 'ample'?

Back

A synonym for 'ample' is 'sufficient', meaning enough or adequate.

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5B

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

What does 'plebeian' refer to?

Back

Plebeian refers to a common person or someone of the lower social class.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'facetious' mean?

Back

Facetious means treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is the meaning of 'indiscriminated'?

Back

Indiscriminated means done without careful judgment or distinction.

Tags

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.L.3.4B

Front

What does 'plausible' mean?

Back

Plausible means seeming reasonable or probable.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the meaning of 'intrigue' in a secretive context?

Back

In a secretive context, 'intrigue' means to engage in secret plotting or scheming.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C