The Necklace - Vocabulary

The Necklace - Vocabulary Words

Grade 8

​WALT: Acquire new vocabulary through reading comprehension.

WILF:
Identify unfamiliar vocabulary in context.
WILF:
Use context clues to infer the meaning of vocabulary words.

WILF:
Use new vocabulary words accurately in writing and discussion.

Definition: A person employed in an office or store to keep records or perform routine tasks. (Noun)

Connotation: Neutral

Sentence: Her husband was a humble clerk who worked long hours for little pay.

​Clerk

Multiple Choice

What does the word clerk most likely mean in the sentence below?
Her husband was a humble clerk who worked long hours for little pay.

• A wealthy businessman

• An office worker

• A teacher

• A store owner

Definition: Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage. (Noun)

Connotation: Neutral (can depend on context)
Sentence: She had no dowry, no expectations, no means of being known or loved.

​Dowry

Multiple Choice

Based on the sentence below, what is the best meaning of dowry?
She had no dowry, no expectations, no means of being known or loved.

• A school diploma

• A wedding dress

• A gift of property or money

• A letter of recommendation

Definition: A social class system based on birth or wealth. (Noun)

Connotation: Negative/Neutral

Sentence: She felt out of place among people from a higher caste

​​Caste

Definition: Behaving in a playful or flirtatious manner. (Adjective)

Connotation: Slightly Negative

Sentence: She gave a coquettish smile, hoping to catch his attention.

​​Coquettish

Multiple Choice

What does the word caste suggest in this sentence?
She felt out of place among people from a higher caste.

• . Family members

• Religious group
  
  

• Social class

• Political party

Multiple Choice

What does the word coquettish most likely mean in the sentence below?
She gave a coquettish smile, hoping to catch his attention.

• Angry

• Shy
  
  

• Flirtatious
  
  

• Serious

Definition: Polite gestures or remarks, especially in terms of admiration or compliments - Noun (plural)

Connotation: Positive

Sentence: He was full of gallantries, always complimenting her on her beauty.

Gallantries

​Definition: A feeling of distress or embarrassment. (Noun)

Connotation: Negative

Sentence: To her chagrin, the necklace was missing when she returned.

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Chagrin

Multiple Choice

What does the word gallantries most likely mean in the sentence below?
He was full of gallantries, always complimenting her on her beauty.

• Polite compliments or gestures

• Unwanted criticism

• Rude behavior

• Anger or frustration

Multiple Choice

What does the word chagrin most likely mean in the sentence below?
To her chagrin, the necklace was missing when she returned.

• Happiness

• Distress or embarrassment

• Surprise

• Relief

​Definition: A lack of necessities or comforts of life. - Noun (plural)

Connotation: Negative

Sentence: After the party, they endured many privations, struggling to make ends meet.

​​Privations

​Definition: The process of improving something or making it more elegant. - Noun

Connotation: Positive

Sentence: Her refinement was evident in the way she spoke and carried herself

Refinement

Multiple Choice

What does the word refinement most likely mean in the sentence below?
Her refinement was evident in the way she spoke and carried herself.

• Carelessness
  
  

• Elegance or improvement

• Rebellion
  
  

• Laziness

Multiple Choice

What does the word privations most likely mean in the sentence below?
After the party, they endured many privations, struggling to make ends meet.

• Excess
  
  

• . Shortages or deprivation

• Achievements

• Success

Definition: The quality of being flexible or adaptable - Noun

Connotation: Neutral

Sentence: The suppleness of her posture impressed everyone at the dance.

Suppleness

Definition: Extremely beautiful or delicate - Adjective

Connotation: Positive

Sentence: The necklace she wore was exquisite, sparkling with jewels.

​​Exquisite

Multiple Choice

What does the word suppleness most likely mean in the sentence below?
The suppleness of her posture impressed everyone at the dance.

• Rigidity
  
  

• . Flexibility or adaptability

• Weight
  
  

• . Stability

Definition: Shining brilliantly; radiant - Adjective

Connotation: Positive

Sentence: She looked resplendent in her new gown at the ball.

Resplendent

​Definition: Special honor or respect shown publicly. Noun

Connotation: Positive

Sentence: The entire town paid homage to the noblewoman who had helped them.

​​Homage

Definition: Excessive; beyond reasonable limits. - Adjective

Connotation: Negative

Sentence: His immoderate spending on luxuries led to financial ruin.

​​Immoderate

Definition: The quality of being clever, original, or inventive. - Noun

Connotation: Positive

Sentence: Her ingenuity helped her come up with a solution to the problem.

​​Ingenuity

Definition: A system in which people or things are ranked according to authority or importance. (Noun)

Connotation: Neutral

Sentence: The hierarchy in her workplace placed her at the bottom.

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Hierarchy

Multiple Choice

What does the word hierarchy most likely mean in the sentence below?
The hierarchy in her workplace placed her at the bottom.

• A team of equals

• A ranking system of positions or power

• A new set of rules

• A calendar of events