Vocabulary • Ch 15 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

The loss of her job caused her to fall into a deep state of despair.

 

What does the word 'despair' mean?

• A system where men have more power

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

• Something that is extremely disliked or hated

• When many people are killed all at once

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She did not feel obligated to attend the event.

 

What does the word 'oblige' mean?

• Unwanted or uninvited interruption into something

• To do something because you have to

• To ask people for their opinions

• The person who starts something new

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The queen's reign lasted for decades.

 

What does the word 'reign' mean?

• To have power as a ruler

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

• To express disapproval or dislike for something

• To pay attention and listen carefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He tried to instigate a conflict between the two neighbors.

 

What does the word 'instigate' mean?

• To ask very earnestly or humbly

• To ask people for their opinions

• To delay or reschedule something for later

• To start or provoke something happening

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The unwelcome intrusion of loud music disrupted their peaceful evening.

 

What does the word 'intrusion' mean?

• To express disapproval or dislike for something

• Having a lot of money and success

• Unwanted or uninvited interruption into something

• Acting like you're more important than others

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

They had to postpone the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

What does the word 'postpone' mean?

• To express disapproval or dislike for something

• To delay or reschedule something for later

• To ask very earnestly or humbly

• To do something because you have to

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The unexpected announcement caused consternation among the crowd.

 

What does the word 'consternation' mean?

• Feeling very surprised and confused

• Acting like you're more important than others

• To have a strong desire for something

• Having a lot of money and success

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She ignored the warning and failed to heed the advice.

 

What does the word 'heed' mean?

• Something that is extremely disliked or hated

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

• Having a lot of money and success

• To pay attention and listen carefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The brutal massacre shocked the entire community.

 

What does the word 'massacre' mean?

• When many people are killed all at once

• To ask people for their opinions

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

• To ask very earnestly or humbly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The politician went door to door to canvass for votes.

 

What does the word 'canvass' mean?

• Acting like you're more important than others

• To ask very earnestly or humbly

• Having a lot of money and success

• To ask people for their opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4