Vocabulary • Ch 12 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone • Context Clues

The ornate chandelier added a touch of elegance to the room.

 

What does the word 'ornate' mean?

• Fancy, detailed, and decorated in a special way

• Completely transparent or see-through

• Saying mean things to make someone upset

• To write or carve words or symbols

He knew that his words would provoke a strong reaction from the crowd.

 

What does the word 'provoke' mean?

• Completely transparent or see-through

• To write or carve words or symbols

• To live or stay in a place

• To make someone feel angry or upset

The bullies continuously taunted him in the schoolyard.

 

What does the word 'taunt' mean?

• Fancy, detailed, and decorated in a special way

• Completely transparent or see-through

• Saying mean things to make someone upset

• To make someone feel angry or upset

She gave me direct instructions on how to get to the nearest subway station.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• Fancy, detailed, and decorated in a special way

• To point or guide someone or something

• To be firmly fixed or enclosed

• Giving off bright or glowing light

They chose to dwell in a peaceful village.

 

What does the word 'dwell' mean?

• Completely transparent or see-through

• To live or stay in a place

• To wave or swing something, usually a weapon

• Fancy, detailed, and decorated in a special way