Vocabulary • Ch 1 - Grade 7 • Context Clues

The dog's owner made the difficult decision to abandon him at the shelter.

 

What does the word 'abandon' mean?

• Finishing something successfully or achieving a goal

• To leave something behind and not return

• A crunchy vegetable with long green stalks

• A machine that squeezes air or gas

The sponge was able to absorb all the spilled water.

 

What does the word 'absorb' mean?

• A crunchy vegetable with long green stalks

• To take in or soak up something

• Suggestions or recommendations for a problem

• Help or support in doing something

She felt a great sense of accomplishment after completing the marathon.

 

What does the word 'accomplishment' mean?

• Help or support in doing something

• Finishing something successfully or achieving a goal

• Small colorful paper pieces thrown in celebrations

• A type of desk with drawers

She ensured that the supplies were adequate for the entire project.

 

What does the word 'adequate' mean?

• Help or support in doing something

• Enough or sufficient

• To leave something behind and not return

• When people or teams try to win

I received some great advice from a trusted friend.

 

What does the word 'advice' mean?

• Enough or sufficient

• A bunch of pretty flowers

• Suggestions or recommendations for a problem

• Another option or choice to consider

She considered her alternative options before making a decision.

 

What does the word 'alternative' mean?

• To take in or soak up something

• Another option or choice to consider

• To leave something behind and not return

• Finishing something successfully or achieving a goal

She learned about her Native American ancestor through genealogical research.

 

What does the word 'ancestor' mean?

• A family member from a long time ago

• A bunch of pretty flowers

• To leave something behind and not return

• Another option or choice to consider

The kind stranger offered her assistance when she needed help.

 

What does the word 'assistance' mean?

• Help or support in doing something

• A family member from a long time ago

• Personal belongings that are carried while traveling

• Small colorful paper pieces thrown in celebrations

The attendance at the conference was higher than expected.

 

What does the word 'attendance' mean?

• Able to do something

• A crunchy vegetable with long green stalks

• Being present at a specific event or place

• Small colorful paper pieces thrown in celebrations

She struggled to carry all of her baggage while rushing to catch the train.

 

What does the word 'baggage' mean?

• Small colorful paper pieces thrown in celebrations

• Help or support in doing something

• Personal belongings that are carried while traveling

• When people or teams try to win