Vocabulary: Context Clues

Front

What does the word 'refrain' mean in the context of holding back emotions?

Back

To hold back or restrain oneself from acting or expressing something.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the meaning of 'variety' as used in the context of different food options?

Back

A mixture or assortment of different types.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

Define 'obstacle' in the context of challenges faced during tasks.

Back

Something that gets in the way or hinders progress.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does 'encounter' mean when referring to meeting someone or something unexpectedly?

Back

To meet or come across someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the meaning of 'feeble' when describing an excuse?

Back

Weak or lacking strength; not convincing.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

Back

Context clues are hints or information surrounding a word that help deduce its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is an example of a context clue for the word 'refrain'?

Back

The phrase 'hard to refrain from yelling' suggests that 'refrain' means to hold back.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

In what situations might you encounter an 'obstacle'?

Back

In any situation where there is a challenge or barrier to achieving a goal.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What are some synonyms for the word 'variety'?

Back

Diversity, assortment, mixture, selection.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

How can understanding the meaning of 'encounter' help in reading comprehension?

Back

It helps to understand interactions or meetings that characters have in a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C