Vocabulary • Ch 7 - Lord of the Flies • Context Clues

She struggled to maintain her focus during the long lecture.

 

What does the word 'focus' mean?

• Being brief or short in speech

• To pay attention and concentrate on something

• To wave or swing something in a threatening or dramatic way

• To stare with an angry or fierce expression

She was bound by her promise to keep the secret.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• Being brief or short in speech

• Pretending to be brave or confident

• To make fun of something or someone

• To move or jump with leaping steps

She was bound for success with her determined attitude and hard work.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• To continue to exist or withstand hardships

• To tie or fasten something securely

• To stare with an angry or fierce expression

• Not affected or harmed by something

The students decided to mock their teacher by imitating his quirky mannerisms.

 

What does the word 'mock' mean?

• To make fun of something or someone

• To enjoy or give in to something

• To move or jump with leaping steps

• To pay attention and concentrate on something

Despite the hardships, she managed to endure through the tough times.

 

What does the word 'endure' mean?

• Pretending to be brave or confident

• To tie or fasten something securely

• To continue to exist or withstand hardships

• Not affected or harmed by something