Vocabulary • Ch 4 - Grade 9 • Context Clues

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What does 'uncouth' mean?

Back

Behaving or speaking in a rude manner.

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What does 'camouflage' mean?

Back

Blend in by disguising appearance.

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What does 'apparatus' mean?

Back

A collection of tools or equipment.

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What does 'clique' mean?

Back

A small group of friends that stick together.

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What does 'acquittal' mean?

Back

To be declared not guilty of a crime.

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What does 'genuine' mean?

Back

Real or genuine, not fake or counterfeit.

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What does 'scold' mean?

Back

To scold or punish someone for misbehaving.

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What does 'competition' mean?

Back

Competing in a contest or competition.

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What does 'embarrassed' mean?

Back

Feeling embarrassed or disappointed.

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What does 'hidden' mean?

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Something secret or hidden behind something.