Determining the Meaning of Unknown Words

I walked down a different street because I wanted to avoid the barking dog.

Based on the context, what does avoid mean?

• train

• say hello to

• find a home for

• stay away from

Read the sentence. Think about the meaning of the prefix re-

You cannot reenter the theater without your ticket.

What does reenter mean?

• not enter

• enter again

• enter incorrectly

• the opposite of enter

Which word means "not able to be read"?

• readable

• rereading

• preread

• unreadable

Read the word. Think about the meaning of the base word and the prefix.

Dishonest

What does dishonest mean?

• not acting bravely

• not being kind

• not telling the truth

• not showing respect

In the story, "Nature's Firefighters," it says: "Strong winds whip flames into firestorms that rip through the combustible plants, threatening lives and costing billions of dollars in damage."

What does the word combustible mean?

• eaten by goats

• from the Pacific coast

• healthy and green

• easily burned

If we use the red napkins, my mom will be happy but my dad will be discontent.

What does discontent mean?

• from another continent

• not happy

• from a different country

• not from the same country

What does palatial mean?

• ugly

• tiny

• for dogs

• like a palace

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

• easily noticed/spotted

• beautiful

• sleeping

• sneaky

The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.

• empty

• hot

• crowded

• loud

The thought of eating a rat is abhorrent to most people.

• fun

• horrible

• delicious

• exciting