Vocabulary • Ch 5.4 - Unbroken • Context Clues

She confidently assert her opinion during the meeting.

 

What does the word 'assert' mean?

• Having mixed feelings about something

• A legal document from a judge

• To confidently state or declare something

• Someone who can't change their behavior

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

She pursued her goals with a vengeance, refusing to be deterred by any obstacles in her path.

 

What does the word 'with a vengeance' mean?

• To prove someone is not guilty

• To say the opposite of something

• In a very strong and intense way

• To happen or occur

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.

 

What does the word 'defendant' mean?

• A long and exciting story or adventure

• A person accused of committing a crime

• To make peace after an argument

• A large group of soldiers working together

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

They were finally able to reconcile their differences and mend their friendship.

 

What does the word 'reconcile' mean?

• In a very strong and intense way

• To win or be more successful than others

• To make peace after an argument

• To happen or occur

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The battalion marched in perfect formation during the military parade.

 

What does the word 'battalion' mean?

• A large group of soldiers working together

• To give up or not enforce

• To confidently state or declare something

• To win or be more successful than others

The prisoner was released on parole after serving half of his sentence.

 

What does the word 'parole' mean?

• When a prisoner is released early

• To happen or occur

• To make peace after an argument

• A person accused of committing a crime

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She tried to contradict his statement, but he remained firm in his beliefs.

 

What does the word 'contradict' mean?

• To say the opposite of something

• Having mixed feelings about something

• A large group of soldiers working together

• A legal document from a judge

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She felt ambivalent about the job offer, unsure if it was the right decision for her.

 

What does the word 'ambivalent' mean?

• A large group of soldiers working together

• Having mixed feelings about something

• The end part of a story

• A long and exciting story or adventure

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The new policy has sparked controversy among the staff.

 

What does the word 'controversy' mean?

• A person accused of committing a crime

• A disagreement or argument between people

• The end part of a story

• A legal document from a judge

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Dispensary: The doctor dispensed the medication at the dispensary.

 

What does the word 'dispel' mean?

• To prove someone is not guilty

• To exclude or ignore someone on purpose

• Dispenser: To make something go away

• Showing a lot of love and affection

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D