Vocabulary • Ch 25 - The Fault in Our Stars • Context Clues

The weather can vary greatly depending on the season and location.

 

What does the word 'vary' mean?

• To make a guess or hypothesis

• To change or be different in some way

• Very important or significant event

• To know or become familiar with

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The military successfully executed a coup and overthrew the government.

 

What does the word 'coup' mean?

• Very important or significant event

• When a group suddenly takes over power

• To know or become familiar with

• To change or be different in some way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to assert her rights by standing up for herself in the meeting.

 

What does the word 'assert' mean?

• When a group suddenly takes over power

• To say or claim strongly and confidently

• To know or become familiar with

• To give something as an inheritance

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

It was a momentous occasion as millions gathered to witness the historic event.

 

What does the word 'momentous' mean?

• To say or claim strongly and confidently

• To give something as an inheritance

• Very important or significant event

• To never give up or get tired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In his will, he chose to bequeath his entire estate to his children.

 

What does the word 'bequeath' mean?

• To give something as an inheritance

• To never give up or get tired

• A long and angry speech or argument

• To know or become familiar with

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The scientists made a conjecture about the cause of the mysterious phenomenon.

 

What does the word 'conjecture' mean?

• When a group suddenly takes over power

• To make a guess or hypothesis

• To never give up or get tired

• To give something as an inheritance

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The politician delivered a lengthy harangue about the state of the economy.

 

What does the word 'harangue' mean?

• Extremely unfair or unreasonable

• To satisfy fully or to satisfy one's appetite

• To know or become familiar with

• A long and angry speech or argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Despite the long hours of work, she remained indefatigable in her pursuit of excellence.

 

What does the word 'indefatigable' mean?

• To never give up or get tired

• A soldier who fights for money

• To know or become familiar with

• To give something as an inheritance

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The mercenary was hired to protect the convoy during their dangerous journey.

 

What does the word 'mercenary' mean?

• To never give up or get tired

• Very important or significant event

• A soldier who fights for money

• Something that is harmful or poisonous

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He wanted to acquaint himself with the city before starting his new job.

 

What does the word 'acquaint' mean?

• To know or become familiar with

• To make a guess or hypothesis

• To give something as an inheritance

• A soldier who fights for money

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C