Vocabulary: Flocabulary Phobia

Front

What is the meaning of 'claustrophobia'?

Back

An irrational fear of closed or crowded spaces.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What does 'agoraphobia' mean?

Back

An irrational fear of open or public spaces.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What does 'feral' mean in the context of animals?

Back

Wild and untamed; not domesticated.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What does 'despondent' mean?

Back

In a state of sadness or low spirits, often due to loss of hope.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'allay' mean?

Back

To diminish or put to rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).

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 'exacerbate' mean?

Back

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

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 'formidable' mean?

Back

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'raze' mean?

Back

To completely destroy or demolish something.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the definition of 'phobia'?

Back

An irrational fear of or aversion to something.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is the meaning of 'abhor'?

Back

To regard with disgust and hatred.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4