Vocabulary • Ch 6 - The Witch of Blackbird Pond • Context Clues

Her words seemed to imply that she knew more than she was letting on.

 

What does the word 'imply' mean?

• Easy to see or notice

• To determine the value of something

• To feel confused or agitated

• To suggest or hint without saying directly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She let out an utter scream of terror when she saw the spider.

 

What does the word 'utter' mean?

• Easy to see or notice

• To say or speak out loud

• A big change in a short time

• To suggest or hint without saying directly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

I need to acquaint myself with the new office procedures.

 

What does the word 'acquaint' mean?

• To make someone know or become familiar with something

• A really bad and disastrous event

• To feel confused or agitated

• To cause pain or suffering

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

His offensive comments were designed to provoke a reaction from the crowd.

 

What does the word 'provoke' mean?

• A big change in a short time

• To make someone angry or upset

• Easy to see or notice

• To give or grant something to someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The disease can afflict anyone, regardless of age or gender.

 

What does the word 'afflict' mean?

• To feel confused or agitated

• The rhythm or beat of something

• To give or grant something to someone

• To cause pain or suffering

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to bestow her fortune upon a deserving charity.

 

What does the word 'bestow' mean?

• To give or grant something to someone

• Impossible to stop or prevent

• Famous for being bad or wicked

• To determine the value of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She spoke to the employee in a condescending tone, belittling his abilities.

 

What does the word 'condescending' mean?

• To cause pain or suffering

• To make someone angry or upset

• To determine the value of something

• Acting like you're better than someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The soldiers pledged their allegiance to their country.

 

What does the word 'allegiance' mean?

• To feel confused or agitated

• To make someone angry or upset

• Someone who says one thing but does another

• Loyalty or support to someone or something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The unexpected question caught him off guard, causing him to fluster and stumble over his words.

 

What does the word 'fluster' mean?

• To feel confused or agitated

• Someone who says one thing but does another

• A really bad and disastrous event

• To say or speak out loud

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The revolution brought about significant social and political changes in the country.

 

What does the word 'revolution' mean?

• Famous for being bad or wicked

• In addition or furthermore

• A big change in a short time

• To determine the value of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4