Vocabulary • Ch 4 - The Outsiders • Context Clues

She felt apprehensive about starting her new job.

 

What does the word 'apprehensive' mean?

• A feeling of knowing something will happen

• A sickness that affects your lungs

• Feeling worried or uncertain about something

• To keep something in its original condition

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She had a strong premonition that something bad was going to happen.

 

What does the word 'premonition' mean?

• To keep something in its original condition

• A feeling of knowing something will happen

• A sickness that affects your lungs

• Feeling of strong dislike or disrespect

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The complex puzzle bewildered the participants.

 

What does the word 'bewilder' mean?

• To feel very confused or puzzled

• A feeling of knowing something will happen

• To keep something in its original condition

• Feeling worried or uncertain about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She glared at him with deep contempt in her eyes.

 

What does the word 'contempt' mean?

• To keep something in its original condition

• To feel very confused or puzzled

• Feeling worried or uncertain about something

• Feeling of strong dislike or disrespect

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

It is important to preserve the environment for future generations.

 

What does the word 'preserve' mean?

• Feeling of strong dislike or disrespect

• To keep something in its original condition

• Feeling worried or uncertain about something

• A feeling of knowing something will happen

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4