Advanced Vocabulary Analysis Flashcard_V2

Front

What does the word 'admonish' mean?

Back

To warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Use 'plight' in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.

Back

The plight of the refugees was highlighted in the news.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What are 'pecuniary' concerns?

Back

Concerns related to money or financial matters.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

Differentiate between 'subversive' and 'vacuous'.

Back

Subversive refers to actions intended to undermine authority, while vacuous means lacking thought or intelligence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

Define 'avarice'.

Back

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

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 'reverent' mean?

Back

Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Create a sentence using 'admonish' correctly.

Back

The teacher admonished the students for talking during the lecture.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Identify a scenario that illustrates 'pecuniary' concerns.

Back

A family discussing their monthly budget to avoid overspending.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Provide an example of a subversive action.

Back

A protest against government policies that aim to undermine the established order.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the meaning of 'vacuous'?

Back

Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F