Vocabulary 8

You can infer the meaning of the word from the context of the rest of the sentence.

• something that is super important to sustain human life.

• come up with a logical answer using evidence from a text.

• inflict pain

The increasing cold make it difficult to play outside.

• to become greater in size.

• to become less in size.

• to move quickly.

Kyle was furious after he learned his sister broke in PS4.

• to be argumentative.

• to be sad or somber.

• to become extremely angry.

Ms. Franchino is a frequent coffee drinker.

• never happens.

• occurring once in a while.

• occurring or done on many occasions.

Kyle was fortunate enough to earn a full scholarship to his favorite college!

• having no luck.

• involving good luck.

• loosing often.

The rubber ruler was flexible enough for Kyle to bend in half, without it breaking.

• easily breakable- fragile.

• unable to bend easily.

• capable of bending easily without breaking.

The Police official let the driver go with a warning.

• relating to an authority.

• a person who is in an authoritative position.

• lacking duties and responsibilities.

The natural light filtered through the window, no need for a lamp.

• existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.

• made by humankind.

• made in a lab.

The Pilgrims and the Natives Americans lived during colonial times.

• migrating to a new are.

• relating to the period of the British colonies in America before independence.

• a settler taking over another area of land.

In order to bake a delicious cake, butter and vanilla are essential ingredients.

• not needed.

• absolutely necessary; extremely important.

• sometimes used.