Vocabulary • Ch 10 - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry • Context Clues

She spoke to him in a condescending tone, as if he was beneath her.

 

What does the word 'condescending' mean?

• Feeling tired and lacking energy

• Acting superior or talking down to someone

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

• Continuing to do something without giving up

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She gave a curt reply when asked about her plans.

 

What does the word 'curt' mean?

• Feeling tired and lacking energy

• Being brief or blunt in speech

• Not lasting for a long time

• Feeling a bit sad and thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She felt despondent after receiving the rejection letter.

 

What does the word 'despondent' mean?

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

• Acting superior or talking down to someone

• A small piece of food

• Being balanced and calm in attitude

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She savored every morsel of the delicious chocolate cake.

 

What does the word 'morsel' mean?

• Being brief or blunt in speech

• A small piece of food

• Being balanced and calm in attitude

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She felt a deep sense of reproach towards her friend for betraying her trust.

 

What does the word 'reproach' mean?

• Feeling a bit sad and thoughtful

• Feeling tired and lacking energy

• To show disapproval or blame someone

• A small piece of food

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She gazed out the window with a wistful expression, longing for the simpler times of her youth.

 

What does the word 'wistful' mean?

• Being brief or blunt in speech

• Not lasting for a long time

• Acting superior or talking down to someone

• Feeling a bit sad and thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She maintained her poise throughout the difficult situation.

 

What does the word 'poise' mean?

• Acting superior or talking down to someone

• A small piece of food

• Feeling a bit sad and thoughtful

• Being balanced and calm in attitude

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The feeling of fleeting happiness swept over her as she watched the sunset.

 

What does the word 'fleeting' mean?

• Feeling a bit sad and thoughtful

• Feeling tired and lacking energy

• Not lasting for a long time

• Continuing to do something without giving up

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Despite numerous setbacks, she remained persistent in pursuing her goals.

 

What does the word 'persistent' mean?

• Continuing to do something without giving up

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

• Being brief or blunt in speech

• Feeling tired and lacking energy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The abandoned house stood desolate amidst the empty field.

 

What does the word 'desolate' mean?

• Not lasting for a long time

• Feeling a bit sad and thoughtful

• Being balanced and calm in attitude

• Empty, lonely, and abandoned

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4