Vocabulary • Ch 1.1 - Things Fall Apart • Context Clues

The country descended into anarchy after the overthrow of the government.

 

What does the word 'anarchy' mean?

• To become less active or intense

• Approval or praise for something done well

• A situation where there is no order or authority

• Happening without interruption or stopping

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

They reached an accord on the terms of the agreement.

 

What does the word 'accord' mean?

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• To agree or be in harmony

• Clever and tricky in a sneaky way

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

"A watched pot never boils.".

 

What does the word 'proverb' mean?

• Complicated and detailed, not simple

• Difficult to understand because it's secret

• To become less active or intense

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.K.7

CCSS.RL.1.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

The storm began to subside, and the winds gradually calmed down.

 

What does the word 'subside' mean?

• Something interesting or impressive to watch

• To become less active or intense

• Looking tired, thin, and exhausted

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The protestors planned to agitate the government by organizing a large demonstration.

 

What does the word 'agitate' mean?

• Happening without interruption or stopping

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• Looking tired, thin, and exhausted

• To make someone feel upset or frustrated

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She delved into the esoteric teachings of ancient mystics.

 

What does the word 'esoteric' mean?

• Looking tired, thin, and exhausted

• Difficult to understand because it's secret

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• A situation where there is no order or authority

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The room was filled with mirth as the comedian's jokes had everyone laughing uncontrollably.

 

What does the word 'mirth' mean?

• To agree or be in harmony

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• Sad or mournful in a whiny way

• Not good at saving or planning

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He displayed his martial arts prowess during the tournament.

 

What does the word 'prowess' mean?

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• Not good at saving or planning

• Complicated and detailed, not simple

• To become less active or intense

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The rain fell continuously throughout the day.

 

What does the word 'continuous' mean?

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• To deeply respect and admire someone/something

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

• Happening without interruption or stopping

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She looked haggard after pulling an all-nighter.

 

What does the word 'haggard' mean?

• Looking tired, thin, and exhausted

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• Not good at saving or planning

• To participate or be involved in something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4