Vocabulary • Ch 18 - Into the Wild • Context Clues

She was conscious of every word she spoke during the interview.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• Feeling or expressing great happiness or bliss

• Something bad or unfavorable happening

• Easy to notice or see

• Being aware of things around you

The toxic fumes filled the room, causing everyone to cough and feel sick.

 

What does the word 'toxic' mean?

• Something bad or unfavorable happening

• Being aware of things around you

• To list or count things one by one

• Something that is very harmful or poisonous

The fear of failure can inhibit one's ability to take risks.

 

What does the word 'inhibit' mean?

• Very unlucky or unfortunate

• To stop or prevent something from happening

• Feeling or expressing great happiness or bliss

• Long-lasting or recurring health condition

She wore an elegant dress to the formal event.

 

What does the word 'elegant' mean?

• Fancy and graceful, like a ballerina

• Something that is very harmful or poisonous

• Sneaky or sly in a harmful way

• Being aware of things around you

She unknowingly ingested a toxin after eating contaminated seafood.

 

What does the word 'toxin' mean?

• Something bad or unfavorable happening

• To stop or prevent something from happening

• Kind and not harmful to others

• A harmful substance that can make you sick