Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Grade 12 • Context Clues

The laws of nature are immutable and cannot be changed.

 

What does the word 'immutable' mean?

• Cannot be changed or altered

• Something you are born with

• Ordinary or plain

• Something that is inside and belongs

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The computer screen remained inanimate after the power outage.

 

What does the word 'inanimate' mean?

• A big change in how something looks

• Extremely silly or ridiculous, not believable

• Not alive or not able to move

• Never ending or seemingly endless

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The results of the experiment were inconclusive, leaving the researchers with more questions than answers.

 

What does the word 'inconclusive' mean?

• Something that is inside and belongs

• Not harmful or dangerous, safe

• Not giving a clear answer or result

• A series of prayers or repeated statements

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Her cheerful demeanor seemed incongruous with the tragic news she had just received.

 

What does the word 'incongruous' mean?

• Not matching or fitting together correctly

• A big change in how something looks

• Never ending or seemingly endless

• Not giving a clear answer or result

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The incumbent president is seeking re-election.

 

What does the word 'incumbent' mean?

• The person who currently holds a position

• Not harmful or dangerous, safe

• Never ending or seemingly endless

• Something that is inside and belongs

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Her love for music seemed innate, as if she was born with a natural talent for it.

 

What does the word 'innate' mean?

• Extremely obedient and eager to please

• Something that is inside and belongs

• To come between or interrupt something

• Something you are born with

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The harmless joke elicited laughter from the crowd.

 

What does the word 'innocuous' mean?

• Not matching or fitting together correctly

• Never ending or seemingly endless

• To come between or interrupt something

• Not harmful or dangerous, safe

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The line for the new ride at the amusement park seemed interminable.

 

What does the word 'interminable' mean?

• Not matching or fitting together correctly

• When something or someone doesn't respect personal boundaries

• Never ending or seemingly endless

• Cannot be changed or altered

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

He decided to interpose himself into the argument to try and resolve the conflict.

 

What does the word 'interpose' mean?

• A temporary pause or halt

• Extremely obedient and eager to please

• Something that is inside and belongs

• To come between or interrupt something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Her love for music was intrinsic and drove her to pursue a career as a musician.

 

What does the word 'intrinsic' mean?

• Something that is inside and belongs

• Never ending or seemingly endless

• Cannot be changed or altered

• Changing or unpredictable in behavior or mood

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C