Vocabulary • Ch 14 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

The hiker decided to descend the steep mountain trail.

 

What does the word 'descend' mean?

• To unjustly make someone feel controlled or trapped

• To share a secret or reveal something

• To go down or lower from a higher position

• Having a bad or horrible smell

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The authoritarian regime used various tactics to oppress its citizens.

 

What does the word 'oppress' mean?

• To unjustly make someone feel controlled or trapped

• To try to be like someone

• Very unpleasant or annoying to others

• To be forced to leave one's home

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She struggled to interpret the meaning of the ancient text.

 

What does the word 'interpret' mean?

• Very fancy and comfortable

• To try to be like someone

• To put into action or use

• To understand and explain the meaning

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The dissident was forced into exile, away from his homeland.

 

What does the word 'exile' mean?

• To put into action or use

• To share a secret or reveal something

• To be forced to leave one's home

• Having a bad or horrible smell

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She hoped to emulate her mother's success in entrepreneurship.

 

What does the word 'emulate' mean?

• To feel angry or upset about something

• To understand and explain the meaning

• To try to be like someone

• Very unpleasant or annoying to others

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was averse to taking risks.

 

What does the word 'averse' mean?

• Not liking or not willing to do something

• To go down or lower from a higher position

• Not trustworthy or deceitful

• Very obvious and bad in a noticeable way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She will facilitate the meeting to ensure smooth communication among team members.

 

What does the word 'facilitate' mean?

• Very unpleasant or annoying to others

• To understand and explain the meaning

• To go down or lower from a higher position

• To make something easier or possible

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The treacherous mountain path required experienced hikers to navigate it successfully.

 

What does the word 'treacherous' mean?

• To unjustly make someone feel controlled or trapped

• A belief or principle that is held true

• An official order to do something

• Not trustworthy or deceitful

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The detective refused to divulge any details about the ongoing investigation.

 

What does the word 'divulge' mean?

• To share a secret or reveal something

• To be forced to leave one's home

• Very fancy and comfortable

• To put into action or use

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The referee called a flagrant foul after the player shoved his opponent to the ground.

 

What does the word 'flagrant' mean?

• To go down or lower from a higher position

• To share a secret or reveal something

• Very fancy and comfortable

• Very obvious and bad in a noticeable way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4