Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is the meaning of 'inept'?

Back

Generally incompetent and ineffectual.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

What does 'taut' mean?

Back

Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does 'frivolous' mean?

Back

Not serious in content, attitude, or behavior.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Front

What is a 'platitude'?

Back

A dull, overused statement or remark.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

Front

What does 'cadre' refer to?

Back

A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

Front

What is the meaning of 'meticulous'?

Back

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

What does 'ambiguous' mean?

Back

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

What is a 'dichotomy'?

Back

A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does 'ubiquitous' mean?

Back

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

Front

What is the meaning of 'candid'?

Back

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6