Vocabulary • Ch 3 - All Quiet on the Western Front • Context Clues

She gave him direct instructions on how to get to the park.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To guide or lead something in a specific way

• To enjoy and have a great time

• Very thin or clear material

• To go down or become less strong

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The storm began to subside as the sun peeked through the clouds.

 

What does the word 'subside' mean?

• Not happy or satisfied with something

• To strongly dislike or hate someone/something

• To guide or lead something in a specific way

• To go down or become less strong

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The constant noise outside tormented her concentration.

 

What does the word 'torment' mean?

• To enjoy or allow oneself to have something

• Extreme pain or suffering

• To make something appear by magic

• Good manners or proper behavior

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The new park is a popular spot for local inhabitants to gather and enjoy nature.

 

What does the word 'inhabitant' mean?

• Someone who lives in a place

• Extreme pain or suffering

• Extreme anger or fury

• To give or distribute something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She couldn't help but despise the way he treated her.

 

What does the word 'despise' mean?

• To strongly dislike or hate someone/something

• Good manners or proper behavior

• To agree or be in harmony

• A group of soldiers living together

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4