Bless Me, Ultima Vocabulary Test #10

preoccupy

• to take over a country or territory

• to be the main thought in someone's mind

• to pre-purchase

• to forget something or someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

absolution

• formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment.

• certainty; with no qualification, restriction, or limitation

• the solution to a problem

• a type of exercise

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

illustrate

• to get sick

• to watch something, such as on tv or film

• to mix up someone's mind or ideas, or to make something difficult to understand

• to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

genuflect

• to bend one knee or touch one knee to the floor as a sign of worship or respect

• to see oneself reflected in a mirror or reflective surface

• a small speck of dirt or dust

• to be honest or truthful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

hypothetical

• subzero temperatures

• involving or being based on a suggested idea or theory

• involving or being based on fact or proved to be true

• below the surface

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

succumb

• successfully overcome a problem or weakness

• to do something unintelligently

• to give way to superior force; yield

• to overcome an illness or injury

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

digress

• to make a valid point that connects to a main topic or purpose in speaking or writing

• a collection of informational texts

• a small book or periodical

• to deviate or wander away from the main topic or purpose in speaking or writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

jeopardize

• to expose to danger or risk

• a trivia game

• a cool party

• to make a safe investment

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

catechism

• a series of questions and answers about religious beliefs

• a place where cats reside

• a type of crevice; a rock formation

• a book

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

endure

• sparkle or shimmer

• high rank or social importance

• to end something after a long period of time

• remain in existence; last

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4