Frindle Vocabulary

Front

What does 'emphasize' mean?

Back

Give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Front

Fill in the blank: Nick _____________ the 'trip' to the beach when he was in third grade.

Back

Masterminded

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Front

What does 'occasional' mean?

Back

Happening, appearing, or met with now and then.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

Fill in the blank: The latest _____________ in jeans is to have holes all over them.

Back

Fad

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3C

Front

What does 'essential' mean?

Back

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is a 'fad'?

Back

A temporary trend or fashion that is popular for a short time.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Front

What does 'mastermind' mean?

Back

To plan or direct a complex project or activity.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What does 'punishment' mean?

Back

A penalty for a fault or crime.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Front

What does 'abruptly' mean?

Back

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What does 'championed' mean?

Back

Supported or advocated for a cause or idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4