Vocabulary • Ch 15 - The Scarlet Letter • Context Clues

She took a cautious approach to the problem, carefully considering all possible solutions.

 

What does the word 'approach' mean?

• To come closer to something or someone

• Full of energy and enthusiasm

• Having a strong and unpleasant smell

• Kind and helpful

She entered the room with a vivacious smile, lighting up the entire place.

 

What does the word 'vivacious' mean?

• Full of energy and enthusiasm

• Kind and helpful

• To be uncertain or indecisive about something

• To leave or abandon someone or something

The disease blight devastated the entire crop.

 

What does the word 'blight' mean?

• A puzzle or mystery that is confusing

• To be uncertain or indecisive about something

• Full of energy and enthusiasm

• A disease that harms plants or crops

She decided to forsake her dreams and pursue a more practical career.

 

What does the word 'forsake' mean?

• To leave or abandon someone or something

• A puzzle or mystery that is confusing

• A disease that harms plants or crops

• Very smart or skilled for your age

She spoke with reproach in her voice as she scolded him for his actions.

 

What does the word 'reproach' mean?

• To express disapproval or disappointment

• Kind and helpful

• A disease that harms plants or crops

• Having a strong and unpleasant smell