Vocabulary • Ch 13 - Brave New World • Context Clues

They were bound by a common goal.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• To limit or restrict movement or action

• To keep going and not give up

• To attract or be charming and tempting

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

She made an impudent remark about his appearance.

 

What does the word 'impudent' mean?

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

• Being rude or disrespectful to others

• When someone or something goes into a place without permission

• To attract or be charming and tempting

She added a postscript to the letter with an important clarification.

 

What does the word 'postscript' mean?

• Coming at the right time for a good chance

• Very shocked and amazed

• Something added after the main message

• To keep going and not give up

She tried to ingratiate herself with the new boss by complimenting his work.

 

What does the word 'ingratiate' mean?

• Something added after the main message

• To try to make someone like you

• To limit or restrict movement or action

• To delay or put off an event

She made a resolution to exercise every day.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• To try to make someone like you

• To make a firm decision and stick to it

• To delay or put off an event

• Very shocked and amazed

She made a resolution to exercise more frequently.

 

What does the word 'resolution' mean?

• A decision to do or not do something

• Cannot be explained or understood

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

• To attract or be charming and tempting

"As the old adage goes, 'practice makes perfect'.".

 

What does the word 'adage' mean?

• To become quieter, calmer, or less intense

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

• Not giving up even when it's hard

• When someone or something goes into a place without permission

She stood there, aghast at the sight of the car crash.

 

What does the word 'aghast' mean?

• Very shocked and amazed

• Mythical creature with the body of a horse and the upper body of a human

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

• To try to make someone like you

The beautiful colors and scents of the flowers in the garden added to their allure.

 

What does the word 'allure' mean?

• To make a firm decision and stick to it

• Being rude or disrespectful to others

• To limit or restrict movement or action

• To attract or be charming and tempting

It was the opportune moment to ask for a raise.

 

What does the word 'opportune' mean?

• Coming at the right time for a good chance

• Very shocked and amazed

• A decision to do or not do something

• Mythical creature with the body of a horse and the upper body of a human