Vocabulary • Ch 14 - And Then There Were None • Context Clues

She was not inclined to accept the invitation.

 

What does the word 'inclined' mean?

• Able to be heard

• Wise or clever

• To make something appear using magic

• Leaning or tending to do something

She tried to conjure up an image of her childhood home.

 

What does the word 'conjure' mean?

• A number that can divide another number evenly

• To make something appear using magic

• To think deeply and carefully

• To have a hint or slight color

She used her cunning to outsmart her opponents.

 

What does the word 'cunning' mean?

• Not giving up easily

• To make fun of someone or something

• Being clever or sly in a sneaky way

• Very clever, quick to notice things

The cost of living is a major factor in deciding where to live.

 

What does the word 'factor' mean?

• To make fun of someone or something

• Leaning or tending to do something

• A number that can divide another number evenly

• Very clever, quick to notice things

The angry mob began to assail the building, throwing rocks and setting fires.

 

What does the word 'assail' mean?

• To attack or strongly criticize someone or something

• To make fun of someone or something

• To think deeply and carefully

• Leaning or tending to do something