Vocabulary • Ch 27 - The Hunger Games • Context Clues

The tension in the room was palpable as everyone held their breath.

 

What does the word 'palpable' mean?

• Able to be felt or touched

• Something you are trying to achieve

• To carefully study and understand something

• To start or cause something to happen

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Please direct your questions to the front desk.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• Very fancy or highly decorated

• Showing the quickest and straightest way

• To show off or display proudly

• To start or cause something to happen

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

It is crucial that we finish this project on time.

 

What does the word 'crucial' mean?

• In the right amount or size

• Very important or necessary

• To show off or display proudly

• Sneaky or sly, trying to trick you

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The scientist will analyze the data collected from the experiment.

 

What does the word 'analyze' mean?

• Very important or necessary

• To carefully study and understand something

• Something you are trying to achieve

• To show off or display proudly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The main objective of the project is to increase sales by the end of the quarter.

 

What does the word 'objective' mean?

• To start or cause something to happen

• Very fancy or highly decorated

• In the right amount or size

• Something you are trying to achieve

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The ballroom was adorned with ornate chandeliers and intricate ceiling decor.

 

What does the word 'ornate' mean?

• A friendly and comfortable connection or relationship

• Able to be felt or touched

• Showing the quickest and straightest way

• Very fancy or highly decorated

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She loved to flaunt her wealth by driving luxury cars and wearing designer clothes.

 

What does the word 'flaunt' mean?

• To start or cause something to happen

• Sneaky or sly, trying to trick you

• To leave out or not include

• To show off or display proudly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The insidious disease slowly invaded her body, causing irreparable damage.

 

What does the word 'insidious' mean?

• Able to be felt or touched

• Sneaky or sly, trying to trick you

• In the right amount or size

• To start or cause something to happen

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She tried to instigate a fight between her friends.

 

What does the word 'instigate' mean?

• To leave out or not include

• Something you are trying to achieve

• Able to be felt or touched

• To start or cause something to happen

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.

 

What does the word 'proportionate' mean?

• Able to be felt or touched

• In the right amount or size

• A friendly and comfortable connection or relationship

• Very fancy or highly decorated

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4