Vocabulary in Context Flashcard

Front

What does 'strategy' mean in the context of planning a game?

Back

A careful plan.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

In a wedding, what does 'formal' attire mean?

Back

Official and elegant.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

Front

What does 'retreat' mean when referring to a group of soldiers moving back?

Back

To move backward.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'legendary' mean when referring to a famous hero?

Back

Famous and well-known.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'magnificent' mean when describing a castle?

Back

Grand and impressive.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'context' mean in understanding a word?

Back

The situation or background in which a word is used.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does 'interpret' mean when reading a text?

Back

To explain the meaning of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Front

What does 'analyze' mean in studying a story?

Back

To examine the details to understand it better.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'synonym' mean?

Back

A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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 'antonym' mean?

Back

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G