Vocabulary • Ch 3 - The Witch of Blackbird Pond • Context Clues

She decided to direct the school play.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To guide or lead someone or something

• Strange and ugly in a weird way

• To admit or acknowledge something is true

• Aware of what is happening around you

She made a conscious effort to be more mindful of her words.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• To get rid of something properly

• To guide or lead someone or something

• To make something shiny and smooth

• Aware of what is happening around you

The team had to concede defeat after a valiant effort.

 

What does the word 'concede' mean?

• To guide or lead someone or something

• To admit or acknowledge something is true

• Strange and ugly in a weird way

• To think deeply or carefully about something

She took a moment to ponder his question before answering.

 

What does the word 'ponder' mean?

• But or on the other hand

• To think deeply or carefully about something

• To make something shiny and smooth

• To look at someone angrily or fiercely

The recipe calls for equal proportions of flour and sugar.

 

What does the word 'proportion' mean?

• To admit or acknowledge something is true

• To make something shiny and smooth

• The relationship between different parts or amounts

• Aware of what is happening around you