Vocabulary • Ch 1.4 - 1984 • Context Clues

The company apologized for their mistake and took immediate action to rectify the situation.

 

What does the word 'rectify' mean?

• To fix or make something right

• To suggest without directly saying it

• Very miserable or hopeless

• To get rid of something or throw away

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Her raised eyebrow implied skepticism.

 

What does the word 'imply' mean?

• To fix or make something right

• Exact or accurate, with no mistakes

• To suggest without directly saying it

• To create or make something, like a song or poem

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

She sat down at the piano to compose a beautiful melody.

 

What does the word 'compose' mean?

• To get rid of or throw away

• To create or make something, like a song or poem

• To die or cease to exist

• Someone who pays too much attention to small details

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She gave precise instructions on how to complete the task.

 

What does the word 'precise' mean?

• Exact or accurate, with no mistakes

• Choosing not to get married or have kids

• Able to do something well

• Powered by air or compressed gas

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

She carefully disposed of the empty bottle in the recycling bin.

 

What does the word 'dispose' mean?

• To suggest without directly saying it

• To get rid of something or throw away

• To make or provide in a specific way

• To fix or make something right

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She carefully disposed of the empty bottles in the recycling bin.

 

What does the word 'dispose' mean?

• Having deep and meaningful thoughts or ideas

• To suggest without directly saying it

• To get rid of or throw away

• The act of making fake copies

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The hungry lion devoured the meat in minutes.

 

What does the word 'devour' mean?

• Someone who pays too much attention to small details

• To eat quickly and completely

• Able to do something well

• Choosing not to get married or have kids

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The pneumatic system uses compressed air to power various tools and machinery.

 

What does the word 'pneumatic' mean?

• To suggest without directly saying it

• Powered by air or compressed gas

• Exact or accurate, with no mistakes

• To eat quickly and completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The prominent scientist was awarded for her groundbreaking research.

 

What does the word 'prominent' mean?

• To eat quickly and completely

• To suggest without directly saying it

• Very complicated or detailed

• Standing out or easy to notice

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The businessman was arrested for his involvement in a forgery scheme.

 

What does the word 'forgery' mean?

• To make or provide in a specific way

• The act of making fake copies

• To get rid of something or throw away

• Powered by air or compressed gas

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4