Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Of Mice and Men • Context Clues

The rain started to subside as the clouds cleared.

 

What does the word 'subside' mean?

• To hide or shrink in fear

• To tie or secure something together

• To go down or become less

• To gain control over something or someone

The teacher will give direct instructions to the students.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To lead or guide without any detours

• Completely focused or engrossed in something

• Something very bad or wrong

• To gain control over something or someone

She looked bemused by his sudden outburst.

 

What does the word 'bemused' mean?

• Feeling confused or puzzled about something

• Serious or formal, not happy or cheerful

• Something very bad or wrong

• To tie or secure something together

The mood in the room grew solemn as the news was announced.

 

What does the word 'solemn' mean?

• When someone is balanced and calm

• Serious or formal, not happy or cheerful

• To gain control over something or someone

• Completely focused or engrossed in something

She maintained her poise despite the chaos around her.

 

What does the word 'poise' mean?

• Completely focused or engrossed in something

• To make fun of someone or something

• When someone is balanced and calm

• Open to receiving or accepting something