Wordly Wise 8-Lesson 5

Front

What is the meaning of 'mutiny'?

Back

Deliberate refusal to obey orders by those in command, especially by sailors; to rebel openly against a commander.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'rankle' mean?

Back

To cause continuing anger or irritation.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Define 'slovenly'.

Back

Untidy; carelessly done.

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 definition of 'serene'?

Back

Calm and untroubled; peaceful.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'conscientious' mean?

Back

Thorough; careful; honest & principled.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What is an example of 'mutiny' in history?

Back

The mutiny on the Bounty, where sailors rebelled against their captain.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

How can 'rankle' be used in a sentence?

Back

The unfair treatment at school continued to rankle him for years.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'slovenly'?

Back

Messy or careless.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

How can 'serene' describe a place?

Back

A serene lake with calm waters and no disturbances.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the opposite of 'conscientious'?

Back

Careless or negligent.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A