Vocabulary • Ch 3.16 - Unbroken • Context Clues

The mirror reflected her radiant smile.

 

What does the word 'reflect' mean?

• A condition that causes extreme stillness

• Caring and feeling sorry for others

• To think deeply about something and ponder

• Acting rude or irritable due to frustration

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She showed great compassion towards the homeless man, offering him a warm meal and a place to stay.

 

What does the word 'compassion' mean?

• To think deeply about something and ponder

• To make something difficult by adding extra weight or obstacles

• To deeply respect or admire someone

• Caring and feeling sorry for others

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The dark clouds gathering in the sky were a clear and ominous sign of an approaching storm.

 

What does the word 'ominous' mean?

• Something that feels scary or threatening

• A strong liking or preference for something

• A chain or rope that restricts movement

• To carefully judge or evaluate something

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

She would invariably arrive late to the office.

 

What does the word 'invariably' mean?

• A piece of writing or text

• A speech or writing to honor someone who has died

• Beyond anything you have ever experienced

• Always happening or true, without exception

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

During the hurricane, they sought refuge in a nearby shelter.

 

What does the word 'refuge' mean?

• A safe place to go for help

• To think deeply about something and ponder

• Someone who is very smart and knowledgeable

• To twist or join together closely

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The community came together to revere their beloved leader.

 

What does the word 'revere' mean?

• Caring and feeling sorry for others

• A very big and powerful sea creature

• A strong liking or preference for something

• To deeply respect or admire someone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The leviathan of the sea gracefully emerged from the depths, captivating all who beheld its immense size and power.

 

What does the word 'leviathan' mean?

• Acting rude or irritable due to frustration

• A very big and powerful sea creature

• Caring and feeling sorry for others

• A piece of writing or text

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

She hoped to redeem herself after the mistake she made.

 

What does the word 'redeem' mean?

• Caring and feeling sorry for others

• To exchange or trade something for a reward

• Always happening or true, without exception

• A chain or rope that restricts movement

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She was known for her intellectual pursuits and love for stimulating conversations.

 

What does the word 'intellectual' mean?

• To think deeply about something and ponder

• Someone who is very smart and knowledgeable

• A piece of writing or text

• A speech or writing to honor someone who has died

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

The value of the diamond necklace was difficult to appraise.

 

What does the word 'appraise' mean?

• To carefully judge or evaluate something

• To make something difficult by adding extra weight or obstacles

• A safe place to go for help

• Acting rude or irritable due to frustration

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C