Vocabulary • Ch 6 - A Wrinkle in Time • Context Clues

The lumberjack used a sharp axe to cleave the log in half.

 

What does the word 'cleave' mean?

• A word used to show contrast

• To split or cut something in half

• Balance and grace in movement or behavior

• Can't see things far away clearly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She tried to focus on her work despite the distractions.

 

What does the word 'focus' mean?

• Happening at the same time

• A disappointing or underwhelming ending or event

• A small hint or idea

• To pay attention and concentrate on something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She displayed an arrogant attitude, looking down on everyone around her.

 

What does the word 'arrogant' mean?

• To scold or find fault with someone

• Thinking you're better than everyone else

• A super, super, super long time

• To feel very angry or upset

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The dancers moved in perfect sync, executing their movements simultaneously.

 

What does the word 'simultaneous' mean?

• To split or cut something in half

• A disappointing or underwhelming ending or event

• Happening at the same time

• To scold or find fault with someone

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She maintained her poise throughout the challenging situation.

 

What does the word 'poise' mean?

• Balance and grace in movement or behavior

• To scold or find fault with someone

• To be different or change in some way

• To split or cut something in half

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The injured rabbit began to writhe in pain.

 

What does the word 'writhe' mean?

• A mistake or deviation from what's expected

• Thinking you're better than everyone else

• A disappointing or underwhelming ending or event

• To twist, squirm, or wriggle with discomfort

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The weather can vary greatly depending on the season.

 

What does the word 'vary' mean?

• To be different or change in some way

• To split or cut something in half

• To pay attention and concentrate on something

• To feel very angry or upset

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The doctor prescribed medication to help mitigate the patient's pain.

 

What does the word 'mitigate' mean?

• To feel very angry or upset

• Able to bounce back from challenges

• To scold or find fault with someone

• To make something less severe or harmful

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The detective believed that the unexpected absence of a key witness was an aberration in the otherwise solid case.

 

What does the word 'aberration' mean?

• Balance and grace in movement or behavior

• Favorable or likely to bring good luck

• The feeling or mood of something

• A mistake or deviation from what's expected

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to chide her children for their misbehavior.

 

What does the word 'chide' mean?

• A word used to show contrast

• A mistake or deviation from what's expected

• To scold or find fault with someone

• Happening at the same time

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4