w1 vocab p7

Question 1

artisans

Answer 1

a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.

Question 2

vital

Answer 2

absolutely necessary or important; essential.
“secrecy is of vital importance”
synonyms: essential, indispensable, crucial, key, necessary, needed, required, requisite, important, all-important, of the utmost importance, of great consequence, of the essence, critical, life-and-death, imperative, mandatory, urgent, pressing, burning, compelling, acute, paramount, preeminent, high-priority, significant, consequential; More

Question 3

inference

Answer 3

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

Question 4

main idea

Answer 4

The main idea is the point of the paragraph. It is the most important thought about the topic. … The author can locate the main idea in different places within a paragraph. The main idea is usually a sentence, and it is usually the first sentence. The writer then uses the rest of the paragraph to support the main idea.

Question 5

ansacked

Answer 5

go hurriedly through (a place) stealing things and causing damage.

Question 6

behavior

Answer 6

the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.

Question 7

intervention

Answer 7

the action or process of intervening.

Question 8

consequence

Answer 8

a result or effect of an action or condition.

Question 9

policy

Answer 9

a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.

Question 10

provoke

Answer 10

stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.

Question 11

vandalism

Answer 11

action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.

Question 12

key ideas

Answer 12

Aware of key ideas. The key idea and elaboration pattern is the most commonly used method to deliver ideas in lectures. This pattern is repeated used in a lecture so that what you often hear is one important idea, some elaboration , then another important idea and elaboration.

Question 13

informational text

Answer 13

Informational text is a subset of the larger category of nonfiction (Duke & Bennett-Armistead, 2003). Its primary purpose is to inform the reader about the natural or social world.

Question 14

details

Answer 14

an individual feature, fact, or item

Question 15

analyze

Answer 15

examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Question 16

development

Answer 16

the process of developing or being developed.

Question 17

central idea

Answer 17

The central idea is the central, unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story. The central idea can be best described as the dominant impression or the universal, generic truth found in the story.

Question 18

relevant

Answer 18

closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

Question 19

determine

Answer 19

cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.

Question 20

summarize

Answer 20

give a brief statement of the main points of (something).

Question 21

extend

Answer 21

cause to cover a larger area; make longer or wider.

Question 22

broadened

Answer 22

become larger in distance from side to side; widen.

Question 23

close read

Answer 23

Close reading is thoughtful, critical analysis of a text that focuses on significant details or patterns in order to develop a deep, precise understanding of the text’s form, craft, meanings, etc. It is a key requirement of the Common Core State Standards and directs the reader’s attention to the text itself.

Question 24

objective

Answer 24

(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

Question 25

analyzing

Answer 25

examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Question 26

comparisons

Answer 26

the act or instance of comparing.

Question 27

analogies

Answer 27

a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Question 28

purpose

Answer 28

the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

Question 29

connections

Answer 29

a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.

Question 30

distinctions

Answer 30

a difference or contrast between similar things or people.

Question 31

author

Answer 31

a writer of a book, article, or report.

Question 32

explain

Answer 32

make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.

Question 33

cite

Answer 33

quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

Question 34

textual evidence

Answer 34

Textual evidence is evidence, gathered from the original source or other texts, that supports an argument or thesis. Such evidence can be found in the form of a quotation, paraphrased material, and descriptions of the text.

Question 35

support

Answer 35

bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

Question 36

explicit

Answer 36

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Question 37

inference

Answer 37

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

Question 38

evidence

Answer 38

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Question 39

background

Answer 39

the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation, especially when perceived as a framework for it.