Vocabulary • Ch 13 - Into the Wild • Context Clues

The loud noise from the construction site was an unwanted intrusion into their peaceful neighborhood.

 

What does the word 'intrusion' mean?

• Entering without permission or being unwanted

• Not giving up easily

• Not willing to follow rules or orders

• Happening without interruption, ongoing or nonstop

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

She delivered a captivating and eloquent speech at the conference.

 

What does the word 'eloquent' mean?

• Speaking or writing very clearly and well

• To imitate or make fun of something

• A lot of passion and enthusiasm

• Entering without permission or being unwanted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She greeted the news with an exuberant smile.

 

What does the word 'exuberant' mean?

• The next person who takes over

• To draw or describe something carefully

• Full of energy and excitement

• Speaking or writing very clearly and well

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She tackled her work with unwavering zeal, determined to succeed.

 

What does the word 'zeal' mean?

• A lot of passion and enthusiasm

• Not giving up easily

• Full of energy and excitement

• To imitate or make fun of something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The DNA evidence was conclusive, proving his guilt.

 

What does the word 'conclusive' mean?

• Final

• An unborn baby inside the mother

• To imitate or make fun of something

• To draw or describe something carefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The rain fell continuously throughout the night.

 

What does the word 'continuous' mean?

• To imitate or make fun of something

• Happening without interruption, ongoing or nonstop

• To draw or describe something carefully

• To walk with difficulty or a limp

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The company is currently searching for a suitable successor to take over the CEO position.

 

What does the word 'successor' mean?

• The next person who takes over

• Entering without permission or being unwanted

• To walk with difficulty or a limp

• Deep in thought or contemplation

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The map clearly delineates the boundaries of the national park.

 

What does the word 'delineate' mean?

• To draw or describe something carefully

• An unborn baby inside the mother

• The next person who takes over

• To walk with difficulty or a limp

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She sat in the park, lost in pensive thoughts.

 

What does the word 'pensive' mean?

• To imitate or make fun of something

• Deep in thought or contemplation

• Not willing to follow rules or orders

• To draw or describe something carefully

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

 

What does the word 'recalcitrant' mean?

• Full of energy and excitement

• To imitate or make fun of something

• Deep in thought or contemplation

• Not willing to follow rules or orders

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4