CST Vocabulary

The picnic was enjoyable, but we spent quite a bit of time ____________________ off ants and mosquitos.

• dire

• encroached

• fend

• chafe

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

My best friend has a most ______________________ smile

• defile

• disarming

• awry

• predominant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Airline passengers may become extremely ________________

• dire

• awry

• apt

• disgruntle

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

A person may adopt a cheerful __________________ and attempt to to conceal sorrow or anger.

• penal

• mien

• bludgeon

• fend

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Some writers earn acclaim during their lifetime , but others win _________________ only after their death.

• renown

• prodigy

• pertinent

• dire

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4C

What is the meaning of apt

• pertinent, relevant all refer to something suitable or fitting

• with a turn or twist to one side

• to become irritated or annoyed

• win the affection or approval of; charm:

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of impunity?

• give an income or property to (a person or institution).

• to provide with a permanent fund or source of income: to endow a college.

• exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

• away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of recluse

• the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame.

• known about by many people.

• relating to, used for, or prescribing the punishment of offenders under the legal system.

• a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other 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 is the meaning of bludgeon?

• having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

• shake with a quivering motion.

• a thick stick with a heavy end, used as a weapon.

• be undecided between two opinions or courses of action; be irresolute.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of defile

• To make unclean or dirty, destroy the purity

• characterized by or showing interest or concern.

• eager to do something.

• sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4