ELA/SS Review

ELA 1

100

(of an action, development, decision, etc.) natural or sensible given the circumstances.

logical

200

1. never ending or changing.

2.  occurring repeatedly; so frequent as to seem endless and uninterrupted.

Perpetual

300

 Of little value or importance.

trivial

400

1.  refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind, being stubborn.

adamant

500

1.  (of water or a natural feature) impossible to measure the extent of. 

2. incapable of being fully explored or understood.

Unfathomable

ELA2

100

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

pivotal

200

the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.

perception

300

eager to discover, learn, or know as much as possible about people, things, or how the world works

Inquisitive

400

• 1.  a feeling of sadness, typically with no obvious cause.

Melancholy

500

1. Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

2. Dependent on chance; uncertain.

precarious

ELA3

100

1. make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.

Exacerbate

200

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

skeptical

300

1. lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.

2.  (of a sound) faint.

Feeble

400

1. More important than anything else; supreme.

paramount

500

(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.

eccentric

ELA4

100

extremely foolish

Asinine

200

1. (of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak clearly & fluently.

articulate

300

1.  action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately.

Provocation

400

(of behavior, performance, or appearance) in accordance with the highest standards of doing what is considered right; faultless.

impeccable

500

1.Existing or occurring at or on the surface

2. appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.

Superficial

ELA5

100

a large number of people or things.

multitude

200

1. Show feelings of superiority; be patronizing.

Condescending

300

1. having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.  

Amiable

400

1.  Confused, puzzled

Bewildered

500

1.  allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one does not necessarily like or agree with) without interference.

2.  be capable of continued subjection to (a drug, toxin, or environmental condition) without adverse reaction.

tolerate/tolerance