Vocabulary • Ch 17 - The City of Ember • Context Clues

The crowd began to disperse as the rain started pouring.

 

What does the word 'disperse' mean?

• A rope or chain that limits movement

• "On the other hand" means to have a different point of view

• Lasting for a very short time

• To spread or scatter something around

The moment of joy was fleeting as it quickly faded away.

 

What does the word 'fleeting' mean?

• "On the other hand" means to have a different point of view

• To spread or scatter something around

• A rope or chain that limits movement

• Lasting for a very short time

The couple danced in perfect, harmonious rhythm.

 

What does the word 'harmonious' mean?

• When things go well together

• A rope or chain that limits movement

• Lasting for a very short time

• "On the other hand" means to have a different point of view

She preferred staying in, while on the other hand, he enjoyed going out.

 

What does the word 'on the other hand' mean?

• Lasting for a very short time

• To spread or scatter something around

• "On the other hand" means to have a different point of view

• A rope or chain that limits movement

The hiker used a sturdy rope to tether himself to the tree while climbing the steep mountain.

 

What does the word 'tether' mean?

• Lasting for a very short time

• To spread or scatter something around

• "On the other hand" means to have a different point of view

• A rope or chain that limits movement