Winter Vocabulary Challenge

Front

What does 'severe' mean in the context of winter weather?

Back

Severe means harsh or extreme, often referring to very cold or difficult conditions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does 'unanimous' mean when a group makes a decision?

Back

Unanimous means in full agreement; everyone involved agrees on the decision.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'bitter' mean when describing someone's feelings about not having a snow day?

Back

Bitter means feeling dissatisfied or resentful, often due to disappointment.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'dreary' mean when describing winter days?

Back

Dreary means dull and depressing, often referring to gloomy weather.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does 'accumulate' mean in relation to snow?

Back

Accumulate means to build up or gather over time, such as snow piling up on the ground.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

What is an example of a severe winter condition?

Back

An example of a severe winter condition is a blizzard, which includes heavy snowfall and strong winds.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

How can a family show they are unanimous in a decision?

Back

A family can show they are unanimous by all members agreeing on a plan, like going sledding.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What might cause students to feel bitter during winter?

Back

Students might feel bitter if they were hoping for a snow day but did not get one.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What are some synonyms for 'dreary'?

Back

Some synonyms for dreary include gloomy, bleak, and dismal.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

What is a situation where snow might accumulate quickly?

Back

Snow might accumulate quickly during a heavy snowstorm.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A