Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 1

Define the word 'adage'.

• A type of fruit commonly found in tropical regions.

• A traditional saying or proverb expressing a general truth.

• A formal speech given at a public event.

• A scientific term used in biology.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Provide an antonym for 'collaborate'.

• compete

• support

• unite

• assist

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Explain the meaning of 'decree'.

• An official order or decision made by a legal authority.

• A type of legal document used in court cases.

• A casual agreement between friends.

• A suggestion made by a group of people.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does it mean to 'evolve'?

• To undergo gradual development or change.

• To revert to a previous state.

• To remain unchanged over time.

• To experience a sudden transformation.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Identify the context in which 'excerpt' can be used.

• Personal diaries

• Business reports

• Cooking recipes

• Literature or academic writing

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does it mean to 'hover'?

• To remain in one place in the air or to stay suspended above a surface.

• To sink below the surface of the water.

• To rotate around a fixed point.

• To move quickly from one place to another.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is an antonym for 'laggard'?

• slacker

• follower

• underachiever

• leader

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use 'plaudits' in a sentence.

• The artist was criticized for her lack of originality.

• The artist received plaudits from critics for her stunning performance.

• The critics were silent about the artist's work.

• The audience gave the artist a standing ovation for her performance.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to 'revert'?

• To create a new state or condition.

• To ignore previous states or conditions.

• To return to a previous state or condition.

• To enhance a current state or condition.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A