Vocabulary • Ch 1 - A Wrinkle in Time • Context Clues

The peaceful beach provided a serene environment for relaxation.

 

What does the word 'serene' mean?

• Very big or impressive or amazing

• To let go or give up control

• Calm and peaceful, very relaxed

• Causing strong dislike or disgust

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The priest began to intone the traditional prayers.

 

What does the word 'intone' mean?

• Strange or unsettling in a mysterious way

• Feeling angry or upset about something

• To speak or sing with a specific tone

• Very sad or pitiful

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The investigators launched a probe to uncover the truth.

 

What does the word 'probe' mean?

• A group of different things or types

• To speak or sing with a specific tone

• Able to move quickly and easily

• To explore or investigate something carefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was indignant when she discovered the truth.

 

What does the word 'indignant' mean?

• Feeling sad and not cheerful

• Able to move quickly and easily

• Feeling angry or upset about something

• To speak or sing with a specific tone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was tired, but she continued running.

 

What does the word 'nevertheless' mean?

• When you hurt a muscle or joint

• However, even though, in spite of that

• To speak or sing with a specific tone

• Strange or unsettling in a mysterious way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She sat in the corner, wearing a sullen expression on her face.

 

What does the word 'sullen' mean?

• Feeling sad and not cheerful

• Very fancy, comfortable, and high-quality

• To let go or give up control

• Very sad or pitiful

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The storm began to subside, allowing the sun to shine through the clouds.

 

What does the word 'subside' mean?

• Feeling sad and not cheerful

• To become calmer or less intense

• Very fancy, comfortable, and high-quality

• Strange or unsettling in a mysterious way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to relinquish her hold on the leadership position.

 

What does the word 'relinquish' mean?

• A group of different things or types

• To let go or give up control

• The act of following one after another

• To explore or investigate something carefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The forest floor was sparse with vegetation, allowing sunlight to filter through the trees.

 

What does the word 'sparse' mean?

• Able to move quickly and easily

• Not many, only a few, scattered

• Calm and peaceful, very relaxed

• The act of following one after another

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He suffered a painful sprain while playing soccer.

 

What does the word 'sprain' mean?

• However, even though, in spite of that

• Being smart and clever in a sneaky way

• When you hurt a muscle or joint

• To let go or give up control

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4