Vocabulary • Ch 18 - The Witch of Blackbird Pond • Context Clues

The magistrate listened intently to both sides of the case before making a ruling.

 

What does the word 'magistrate' mean?

• Feeling sorry or regretful about something

• To weaken or damage (something) secretly

• A person who makes important legal decisions

• Seeking revenge for something that happened

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She sought vengeance on those who had wronged her.

 

What does the word 'vengeance' mean?

• The part of you that knows right from wrong

• Seeking revenge for something that happened

• Clever or sneaky in a smart way

• Looking tired, worn out, and unhealthy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She submitted an inquiry to the company regarding the status of her order.

 

What does the word 'inquiry' mean?

• Not strict or careful

• Clever or sneaky in a smart way

• Seeking revenge for something that happened

• To ask questions to learn about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She acted in accordance with her conscience, even when it was difficult.

 

What does the word 'conscience' mean?

• Still, in spite of something

• The part of you that knows right from wrong

• Feeling sorry or regretful about something

• To keep going or support something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The athlete needed to sustain his energy throughout the entire race.

 

What does the word 'sustain' mean?

• To keep going or support something

• To break or ignore a rule openly

• To ask questions to learn about something

• Clever or sneaky in a smart way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was exhausted; nonetheless, she mustered up the energy to finish the project.

 

What does the word 'nonetheless' mean?

• A person who makes important legal decisions

• To ask questions to learn about something

• Still, in spite of something

• The part of you that knows right from wrong

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Her constant criticism and negative comments served to undermine his self-confidence.

 

What does the word 'undermine' mean?

• To break or ignore a rule openly

• To weaken or damage (something) secretly

• A machine that you can play video games on

• Not strict or careful

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She used her cunning to outsmart her opponents in the chess game.

 

What does the word 'cunning' mean?

• Still, in spite of something

• A person who makes important legal decisions

• Clever or sneaky in a smart way

• Seeking revenge for something that happened

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The haggard look on his face revealed his exhaustion.

 

What does the word 'haggard' mean?

• Looking tired, worn out, and unhealthy

• To weaken or damage (something) secretly

• To ask questions to learn about something

• Seeking revenge for something that happened

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was given a lax punishment for her behavior.

 

What does the word 'lax' mean?

• To keep going or support something

• Not strict or careful

• To break or ignore a rule openly

• Looking tired, worn out, and unhealthy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4