Vocabulary • Ch 23 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

She mindlessly scrolled through her social media feed, barely registering the content.

 

What does the word 'mindlessly' mean?

• Very heavy or slow-moving

• To make a quick, shaking sound

• To eat or drink something quickly

• Doing something without thinking or paying attention

Unspeakably: The news of the tragedy left them unspeakably heartbroken.

 

What does the word 'unspea​kably' mean?

• Unspeakably: Too difficult or painful to talk about

• To eat or drink something quickly

• Feeling worried, scared, or shocked

• Feeling bad when you did something wrong

They were defeated in the final match of the tournament.

 

What does the word 'defeated' mean?

• Happening at a consistent and even pace

• A thick, foggy cloud that makes things unclear

• To walk quietly on your toes

• To lose in a contest or fight

The professor's ponderous lecture lasted for hours.

 

What does the word 'ponderous' mean?

• Very heavy or slow-moving

• Balanced or ready for action

• Unspeakably: Too difficult or painful to talk about

• Having no regret or guilt

His tormentor pursued him with remorseless determination.

 

What does the word 'remorseless' mean?

• A very short period of time

• Unable to stay still or calm

• To walk quietly on your toes

• Having no regret or guilt

She sang a plaintive melody that touched everyone's heart.

 

What does the word 'plaintive' mean?

• Unspeakably: Too difficult or painful to talk about

• A very short period of time

• Sad or mournful sound or expression

• Feeling bad when you did something wrong

She exuded an air of gentility, behaving with grace and refinement.

 

What does the word 'gentility' mean?

• Making a ringing sound like a bell

• Good manners or being polite

• To make a quick, shaking sound

• Happening at a consistent and even pace

The sky was filled with a thick haze, obscuring the view of the mountains.

 

What does the word 'haze' mean?

• A thick, foggy cloud that makes things unclear

• To lose in a contest or fight

• Doing something without thinking or paying attention

• Sad or mournful sound or expression

The loud rattle of the train filled the station.

 

What does the word 'rattle' mean?

• To make a quick, shaking sound

• To lose in a contest or fight

• Sad or mournful sound or expression

• Happening at a consistent and even pace

The strong gusts of wind blew leaves off the trees.

 

What does the word 'gusts' mean?

• Unspeakably: Too difficult or painful to talk about

• Having no regret or guilt

• Strong bursts of wind

• To lose in a contest or fight