Vocabulary • Ch 8 - All Quiet on the Western Front • Context Clues

She was determined to finish the race, notwithstanding the pain in her legs.

 

What does the word 'notwithstanding' mean?

• To guide or point something in a specific way

• Despite something, without being affected by it

• To express strong disapproval or judgment

• Difficult to see or understand

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to direct the movie herself to ensure her vision was properly executed.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To guide or point something in a specific way

• Difficult to see or understand

• Extremely ugly or unpleasant in appearance

• A place to conduct scientific experiments

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She could perceive a hint of disappointment in his voice.

 

What does the word 'perceive' mean?

• Difficult to see or understand

• To notice or become aware of something

• Word: Furtive Meaning: Sneaky or trying not to get caught

• A place to conduct scientific experiments

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The judge will condemn the criminal to a life sentence.

 

What does the word 'condemn' mean?

• See-through

• To express strong disapproval or judgment

• To make someone know or familiar

• To guide or point something in a specific way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Her explanation was sufficient to convince the jury.

 

What does the word 'sufficient' mean?

• Enough for what you need

• Difficult to see or understand

• A very deep hole or pit

• To make someone curious and interested

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She displayed apathy towards the outcome of the election.

 

What does the word 'apathy' mean?

• To make someone know or familiar

• See-through

• To make someone curious and interested

• Not caring or showing interest in something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She cast a furtive glance at her phone to check the time.

 

What does the word 'furtive' mean?

• To make someone do something

• To notice or become aware of something

• To guide or point something in a specific way

• Word: Furtive Meaning: Sneaky or trying not to get caught

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The employee had to grovel for forgiveness after making a major mistake.

 

What does the word 'grovel' mean?

• To express strong disapproval or judgment

• Word: Furtive Meaning: Sneaky or trying not to get caught

• To beg or plead on the ground

• A place to conduct scientific experiments

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The book was filled with obscure symbols that were difficult to decipher.

 

What does the word 'obscure' mean?

• To make someone know or familiar

• A very deep hole or pit

• Difficult to see or understand

• A place to conduct scientific experiments

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She wanted to acquaint herself with the new neighborhood.

 

What does the word 'acquaint' mean?

• Enough for what you need

• To make someone know or familiar

• Word: Furtive Meaning: Sneaky or trying not to get caught

• A place to conduct scientific experiments

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C