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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4