Vocabulary • Ch 9 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

He wheeled his bike into the garage.

 

What does the word 'wheeled' mean?

• A way of showing or conveying thoughts or feelings

• Word: Wheeled Meaning: Something with wheels or on wheels

• A feeling of happiness or enjoyment

• Long, thin, decorative strips of fabric

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The steaks were sizzling on the broiling hot grill.

 

What does the word 'broiling' mean?

• To make something quieter or less loud

• To feel energetic, strong, and full of life

• Small, flickering points of light

• Cooking something quickly with intense heat

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She displayed great vimigor as she tackled the challenging obstacle course.

 

What does the word 'vimigor' mean?

• A raised wall or mound of earth

• To feel energetic, strong, and full of life

• Not expected; surprising; out of the ordinary

• A feeling of happiness or enjoyment

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The room fell silent as the sound of crickets filled the air.

 

What does the word 'crickets' mean?

• A way of showing or conveying thoughts or feelings

• A feeling of happiness or enjoyment

• To go missing or vanish completely

• Small insects that make chirping sounds

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The river was protected by a sturdy embankment to prevent flooding.

 

What does the word 'embankment' mean?

• A feeling of happiness or enjoyment

• A raised wall or mound of earth

• Connected or fastened firmly together

• Small, flickering points of light

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The dog disappeared from the backyard without a trace.

 

What does the word 'disappeared' mean?

• Loose or puffy clothing that is not tight-fitting

• To go missing or vanish completely

• Word: Wheeled Meaning: Something with wheels or on wheels

• To ask for something firmly and forcefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The loud motorcycle roared down the street, its engine completely unmuffled.

 

What does the word 'unmuffled' mean?

• More like; instead of something else

• Long, thin, decorative strips of fabric

• To ask for something firmly and forcefully

• To make something quieter or less loud

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He derived great pleasure from helping others.

 

What does the word 'pleasure' mean?

• Small, flickering points of light

• Small insects that make chirping sounds

• Long, thin, decorative strips of fabric

• A feeling of happiness or enjoyment

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The protesters demanded justice for the unjust treatment they received.

 

What does the word 'demanded' mean?

• To ask for something firmly and forcefully

• Word: Wheeled Meaning: Something with wheels or on wheels

• Not expected; surprising; out of the ordinary

• To shine brightly or twinkle with light

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She wore a baggy sweatshirt to stay comfortable during the long flight.

 

What does the word 'baggy' mean?

• Loose or puffy clothing that is not tight-fitting

• Seriously and with deep respect or sadness

• More like; instead of something else

• A raised wall or mound of earth

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4