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 enjoy or allow oneself to have something

• To agree or be in harmony

• A group of soldiers living together

• To guide or lead something in a specific way

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

 

What does the word 'subside' mean?

• To go down or become less strong

• To treat someone with arrogance or superiority

• To agree or be in harmony

• To give or distribute something

The constant noise outside tormented her concentration.

 

What does the word 'torment' mean?

• Extreme pain or suffering

• Never giving up, always determined

• Being brief or short in speech

• To make something appear by magic

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

• To make something appear by magic

• To give or distribute something

• Having a yellow or pale complexion

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

 

What does the word 'despise' mean?

• Extreme pain or suffering

• To strongly dislike or hate someone/something

• Someone who lives in a place

• Having a yellow or pale complexion

The soldiers fortified the garrison to protect against enemy attacks.

 

What does the word 'garrison' mean?

• A group of soldiers living together

• Never giving up, always determined

• To make something appear by magic

• Very thin or clear material

Her wrath was unleashed upon her enemies.

 

What does the word 'wrath' mean?

• To strongly complain or argue with someone

• Extreme anger or fury

• To enjoy or allow oneself to have something

• To agree or be in harmony

The sheer force of the wind knocked the tree down.

 

What does the word 'sheer' mean?

• To enjoy and have a great time

• Good manners or proper behavior

• To strongly dislike or hate someone/something

• Very thin or clear material

She would often indulge in a relaxing bubble bath after a long day.

 

What does the word 'indulge' mean?

• A group of soldiers living together

• To enjoy or allow oneself to have something

• To give or distribute something

• To agree or be in harmony

The leaders of the countries signed a peace treaty, bringing about a state of concord.

 

What does the word 'concord' mean?

• Good manners or proper behavior

• To agree or be in harmony

• To enjoy and have a great time

• Very thin or clear material