Interpreting Words & Phrases

Interpret Words

and Phrases

Part 1

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​Vocabulary in Context Questions

There are 2 ways to approach vocabulary in context questions.

1: Imagine a blank where the word in question is, then fill in the blank with whatever word fits best. Try to match your word with an answer option.

OR

2: Plug each of the answer options in where the word in question is located. If more than one option sounds right, pay attention to the context again to pick the best possible choice.

7.1 Entrance Ticket p. 124

Alex hated the detention room because it was devoid of

air conditioning. It was June and incredibly hot. But Alex was
mad for a multitude of other reasons. He didn’t even start
the food fight in the cafeteria. The teachers were
indiscriminate in picking out the instigators from the crowd
and were still deciding on the proper punishment; they went
for everyone covered in the daily soup special. When asked
who provoked the food fight, Alex said nothing. He truly
didn’t know.

Alex looked out the window and then at Mr.

Washington. The teacher was engrossed in a fishing book.
Alex looked toward the door. Maybe he could make a run for
it. Was he brazen enough to do it? He wasn’t known to be
brave. Alex grinned.

There was only one way to find out.

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Words to Consider:

​Devoid
Multitude
Indiscriminate
Provoke
Engross
Brazen

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What does devoid mean?

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What does indiscriminate mean?

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What does provoke mean?

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What does engross mean?

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What does brazen mean?

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What does devoid mean?

Entirely lacking or free from

2.

What does indiscriminate mean?

Done at random or without careful judgement

3.

What does provoke mean?

To stimulate or incite someone to do something

4.

What does engross mean?

To absorb all the attention or interest of

5.

What does brazen mean?

Bold and without shame

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7.2 Learning Targets

❑ Distinguish figurative and literal language

❑ Analyze and properly identify context

Self-Assessment

Circle the number that corresponds to your confidence level in your
knowledge of this subject before beginning the lesson. A score of 1 means
you are completely lost, and a score of 4 means you have mastered the skills.
After you finish the lesson, return to the bottom of this page and circle your
new confidence level to show your improvement.

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7.2 Quick Check

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7.2 Quick Check

 Figurative

► Metaphorical; using words as symbols

► Examples:

► Time is money.

► He’s being a couch potato!

► It’s raining cats and dogs out there.

 Literal

► Using a word based on its exact definition, without

metaphor or exaggeration

 Which sentence is figurative and which is literal?

►I washed the car down.

►I washed away my sorrows with some ice cream.

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 Context

►Words that surround a certain word or phrase; clarifies the
meaning

 The principal’s speech at graduation was only five

minutes long. He was incredibly concise today.

What does concise mean?

A. Short

B.

Long-winded

C.

Loud

D. Quiet

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7.3.1 Vocabulary in Context p.126

Word Bank

invocation
vile
beseech
esteems
heretic
sap
obscured

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Match

Match your answer with the correct number option.

• 1.

• 2.

• 3.

• 4.

• 5.

beseech

heretic

vile

esteem

sap

• beseech

• heretic

• vile

• esteem

• sap

7.3.1 Vocabulary in Context

1.

I __________ you to accept, please.

2.

The _________ does not agree with the officially accepted religious
dogma.

3.

Many kids think vegetables are ______.

4.

A positive self-__________ is especially important for teenagers.

5.

The illness will _______ the athlete of his strength.

6.

The tree _____________ the light from passing through the window.

7.

The innocent man made a(n) ______________ to appeal for clemency.

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beseech

heretic

vile

esteem

sap

obscured

invocation

7.3.1 Vocabulary in Context

Strategy

 Identify the message or main idea.

 Put it in your own words.

 Pay attention to context.

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7.3.1 Vocabulary in Context

As it is used in line 16, the word lies most nearly means:

A. deceives.

B.

falsifies.

C.

exists.

D. considers.

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Multiple Choice

As it is used in line 16, the word lies most nearly means:

• A. deceives

• B. falsifies

• C. exists

• D. considers

Multiple Choice

As it used in line 29, the word forms most nearly means:

• A. created habitats

• B. models of rabbit habitats

• C. below-ground habitats

• D. skeletons of rabbits.

Multiple Choice

As it is used in line 47, the phrase struck by most nearly means:

• A. afflicted with.

• B. hit strongly.

• C. stumble upon something disruptive.

• D. shocked.

Multiple Choice

As it is used in line 48, the word felt most nearly means:

• A. touched.

• B. experienced.

• C. tried.

• D. handled.

Multiple Choice

As it is used in line 57, the word sustain most nearly means:

• A. assist.

• B. defend.

• C. uphold.

• D. keep alive.

7.3.1 Figurative Language p.129

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Multiple Choice

As it is used in line 26, the word struck most nearly means:

• A.battered.

• B. smacked.

• C. impressed.

• D. hurt.

Multiple Choice

As it is used in lines 10 and 14, the word prized most nearly means:

• A. appreciated.

• B. counted.

• C. guarded.

• D. rated.

Multiple Choice

As it is used in line 43, the word cemented most nearly means:

• A. stuck together.

• B. established.

• C. fastened.

• D. merged.

Multiple Choice

As it is used in line 5, the word tarnished most nearly means:

• A. to contradict.

• B. to diminish

• C. to cause injury.

• D. to blot out.

Multiple Choice

As it is used in line 40, the word vibrant most nearly means:

• A. active.

• B.energetic.

• C. dynamic.

• D. vivid.

Multiple Choice

As it is used in line 29, the word boasted most nearly means:

• A. gloated.

• B. possessed.

• C. bragged.

• D. show-boated.

7.4 ACT Practice

Work through the practice sets in your workbook to master
interpret words and phrases on the ACT.

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