9th Grade Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is the antonym for 'commit'?

Back

Neglect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

Use the word 'attribute' in a sentence.

Back

I attribute my success to my hard work and dedication.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'attribute'?

Back

A quality or characteristic

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'expose'?

Back

Reveal

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

Use the word 'underlie' in a sentence.

Back

The principles of democracy underlie the foundation of our government.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

Define 'antonym'.

Back

A word that means the opposite of another word.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

Define 'synonym'.

Back

A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What does 'connotation' mean?

Back

The implied or associated meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'attribute' in a general context?

Back

To regard something as being caused by someone or something.

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

Provide an example of a sentence using 'expose'.

Back

The journalist aimed to expose the truth behind the scandal.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4