Vocabulary • Ch 1 - All Quiet on the Western Front • Context Clues

It took some time for her to accustom herself to the new routine.

 

What does the word 'accustom' mean?

• To make someone feel excited or worried

• To get used to something

• To make someone not want to do something

• The result or outcome of an action

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Despite facing many setbacks, she continued to persist in her pursuit of her dreams.

 

What does the word 'persist' mean?

• To be clever and sly

• To confuse or mix up something

• To keep trying even when it's hard

• To create or write something, like music or a story

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

We had to wait in a long queue to enter the concert.

 

What does the word 'queue' mean?

• A line of people waiting for something

• To get used to something

• To feel confused or puzzled

• A limited amount of food or supplies

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to compose a beautiful symphony for the orchestra.

 

What does the word 'compose' mean?

• To create or write something, like music or a story

• A line of people waiting for something

• To signal or call someone over

• A rule or limit that keeps you from doing something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The consequence of his actions led to severe consequences for his career.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• The result or outcome of an action

• To get used to something

• To signal or call someone over

• A limited amount of food or supplies

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

During the war, everyone had to ration their food and supplies.

 

What does the word 'ration' mean?

• A limited amount of food or supplies

• To make someone not want to do something

• A rule or limit that keeps you from doing something

• Clever and smart in making decisions

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The peasant worked tirelessly in the fields to support his family.

 

What does the word 'peasant' mean?

• A line of people waiting for something

• To argue or disagree about something

• To feel confused or puzzled

• A farmer who lives in the countryside

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She made a conscious effort to eat healthier.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• To feel confused or puzzled

• Aware of what is happening around you

• To be clever and sly

• To make someone not want to do something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The warning signs were intended to deter trespassers.

 

What does the word 'deter' mean?

• To make someone not want to do something

• To be clever and sly

• To create or write something, like music or a story

• A line of people waiting for something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The protesters sought to agitate the government by organizing a massive rally.

 

What does the word 'agitate' mean?

• A limited amount of food or supplies

• To argue or disagree about something

• To make someone not want to do something

• To make someone feel excited or worried

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4