Vocabulary Lisrs 2 and 3

What does the word "emulate" mean?

• To imitate or copy

• To destroy or ruin

• To create or invent

• To ignore or neglect

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes a situation that is puzzling or difficult to understand?

• Fortuitous

• Conundrum

• Anachronistic

• Hackneyed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the meaning of "fortuitous"?

• Happening by chance

• Carefully planned

• Unlucky or unfortunate

• Predictable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word refers to something that is out of place in terms of time or chronology?

• Hedonist

• Anachronistic

• Mundane

• Precocious

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "hackneyed" mean?

• Original and fresh

• Overused and unoriginal

• Complex and intricate

• Rare and unique

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes someone who seeks pleasure as the primary goal in life?

• Prudent

• Hedonist

• Phlegmatic

• Demagogue

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "impetuous" mean?

• Cautious and careful

• Thoughtful and deliberate

• Acting quickly without thought

• Slow and steady

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes a person who is practical and focused on reaching a goal?

• Intuitive

• Pragmatic

• Haughty

• Querulous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does "precocious" mean?

• Developing skills at an early age

• Slow to learn

• Lacking intelligence

• Uninterested in learning

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes someone who is wise and careful in their actions?

• Prudent

• Superfluous

• Parched

• Mundane

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6