Vocabulary • Ch 13 - The Westing Game • Context Clues

She was determined to reach her goals, no matter the obstacles.

 

What does the word 'determined' mean?

• To break something into pieces

• Places to stay or sleep during a trip

• Unlucky or unfortunate

• Not giving up and trying really hard

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She gave me direct instructions on how to get to the nearest gas station.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To give or present as a gift

• To get used to something

• To confuse or puzzle someone

• To show or point the way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The magician's trick was so amazing that it baffled the entire audience.

 

What does the word 'baffle' mean?

• Unlucky or unfortunate

• To get to know or become familiar with

• To confuse or puzzle someone

• To show or point the way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The doctor said he would need surgery to repair the fracture in his leg.

 

What does the word 'fracture' mean?

• To get to know or become familiar with

• To get used to something

• To break something into pieces

• Unable to move or feel the body

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The mischievous child played a prank on his sister.

 

What does the word 'mischievous' mean?

• To grow or thrive and be successful

• Playful and naughty, causing a little trouble

• Transistor Radio: Small portable device that plays music

• Broken or scattered pieces of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The hotel provided comfortable accommodations for all of its guests.

 

What does the word 'accommodations' mean?

• Places to stay or sleep during a trip

• To make someone feel bad about themselves

• Feeling very upset or overwhelmed

• Transistor Radio: Small portable device that plays music

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She worked hard to attain her dream of becoming a doctor.

 

What does the word 'attain' mean?

• Feeling very upset or overwhelmed

• To give or present as a gift

• To reach or achieve something

• Playful and naughty, causing a little trouble

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The king decided to bestow a knighthood upon the brave warrior.

 

What does the word 'bestow' mean?

• To grow or thrive and be successful

• To break something into pieces

• To give or present as a gift

• Playful and naughty, causing a little trouble

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was distraught when she learned of the accident.

 

What does the word 'distraught' mean?

• Places to stay or sleep during a trip

• Transistor Radio: Small portable device that plays music

• Feeling very upset or overwhelmed

• Unable to move or feel the body

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The hapless bystander was caught in the crossfire.

 

What does the word 'hapless' mean?

• Unlucky or unfortunate

• Transistor Radio: Small portable device that plays music

• Broken or scattered pieces of something

• An unfortunate accident or mistake

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4