Vocabulary • Ch 1 - Into the Wild • Context Clues

She always maintains a positive attitude, no matter the circumstances.

 

What does the word 'positive' mean?

• But, on the other hand, or nevertheless

• The extreme or huge size of something

• Something that is good or beneficial

• Producing loud and deep sounds

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The group of friends found a congenial spot by the beach to relax and enjoy each other's company.

 

What does the word 'congenial' mean?

• But, on the other hand, or nevertheless

• Producing loud and deep sounds

• To convince someone not to do something

• Friendly and easy to get along with

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The condition of the building continued to deteriorate over time.

 

What does the word 'deteriorate' mean?

• Friendly and easy to get along with

• To get worse or decline in condition

• Producing loud and deep sounds

• But, on the other hand, or nevertheless

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The jagged rock protruded from the ground, creating a potential hazard for hikers.

 

What does the word 'protrude' mean?

• Producing loud and deep sounds

• The border or edge of a place

• To stick out or extend past something

• To keep trying and not give up

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The pioneers ventured into the untamed frontier in search of new opportunities.

 

What does the word 'frontier' mean?

• But, on the other hand, or nevertheless

• Something that is good or beneficial

• To convince someone not to do something

• The border or edge of a place

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

I tried to dissuade him from making a rash decision.

 

What does the word 'dissuade' mean?

• To keep trying and not give up

• To convince someone not to do something

• Friendly and easy to get along with

• Producing loud and deep sounds

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The enormity of the disaster left everyone in shock.

 

What does the word 'enormity' mean?

• The border or edge of a place

• The extreme or huge size of something

• Friendly and easy to get along with

• A quick and sharp reply to someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She responded with a clever retort, shutting down the argument.

 

What does the word 'retort' mean?

• To convince someone not to do something

• The extreme or huge size of something

• Friendly and easy to get along with

• A quick and sharp reply to someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The singer's voice was incredibly sonorous, filling the concert hall with its rich and resonant tones.

 

What does the word 'sonorous' mean?

• To stick out or extend past something

• The border or edge of a place

• Producing loud and deep sounds

• But, on the other hand, or nevertheless

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

They need to insulate the attic to retain heat.

 

What does the word 'insulate' mean?

• Producing loud and deep sounds

• A quick and sharp reply to someone

• To keep trying and not give up

• To keep something warm or cold

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4