Vocabulary • Ch 12 - The Outsiders • Context Clues

The jury acquitted the defendant of all charges.

 

What does the word 'acquit' mean?

• Being friendly and supportive with friends

• To say that something is true

• A feeling that helps you understand something

• To declare someone not guilty

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

It took her a while to comprehend the complex instructions.

 

What does the word 'comprehend' mean?

• To think deeply or carefully about something

• To understand or fully grasp something

• Something that is silly or old-fashioned

• Being good friends and supporting each other

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She often misplaced her keys due to being absent-minded.

 

What does the word 'absent-minded' mean?

• To understand the value or importance of

• A feeling that helps you understand something

• Being forgetful or easily distracted

• Shaking or trembling with quick movements

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Her profound wisdom guided them through difficult times.

 

What does the word 'profound' mean?

• To think deeply or carefully about something

• To grab and bring down an opponent

• Being forgetful or easily distracted

• Very deep or intense; thoughtful, important

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She told a corny joke that made everyone laugh.

 

What does the word 'corny' mean?

• Very deep or intense; thoughtful, important

• To grab and bring down an opponent

• Something that is silly or old-fashioned

• Not stopping or giving up easily

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4