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  • Common Core alignment to a Definition Match puzzle is to the key phrase "Precise Meaning".
    CCSS Alignment Strand Numbers for Specific Grades:
    Precise Meaning: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4e, 3.4d, 4.4c, 5.4c, 6.4c, 7.4c, 8.4c, 9-10.4c, 11-12.4c
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    Word Roots 3: CERN, JUR, LEG Intermediate-Definition-Match 2 -- myVocabulary.com

    Directions:
    MATCH the vocabulary words numbered in the left hand column with their proper definitions in letters "A to L" in the right hand column. Use the pull down "Select" bar to choose the correct letter match.
    When you hit "Submit", you will get back the correct answers as well as the percentage score for how many questions you answered correctly.
    Clue:
    These vocabulary words come from the Session #3-Level 2. In addition to this Match exercise, www.myvocabulary.com also has a free Interactive Puzzle, Fill-in-the-Blanks, Word Find, Crossword, Synonym/Antonym Encounter, True/False exercise and will have a Concentration activity with these same 12 words.
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    Word List
     
    1) justification
    2) allege
    3) delegate
    4) discern
    5) discreet
    6) colleague
    7) readjustment
    8) injurious
    9) loyalty
    10) ascertain
    11) indiscretion
    12) conjure
    Definition List
     
    A)  To assert positively without offering proof; to declare as a reason or as an excuse
    B)  To find out definitely; to learn with certainty or assurance
    C)  An associate; a fellow worker or member of a profession
    D)  To summon, call or bring into existence as if by invocation, spell or magic
    E)  Person designated to act or represent others or another
    F)  To see or recognize things clearly; to have insight; to discriminate
    G)  Careful; diplomatic; judicious in one's speech or conduct
    H)  An act or remark that lacks prudence, good judgment or circumspection
    I)  Harmful, hurtful, damaging or detrimental to a person, property, reputation or thing
    J)  Fact, circumstance or explanation that is proved right or reasonable
    K)  A feeling of faithfulness or allegiance
    L)  An additional alteration or adaptation to a stated position