The myth of Narcissus Vocabulary

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

Adrian opened the window just enough to eavesdrop on the conversation outside>

• to have an innate ability of taste.

• secretly listen to a conversation.

• To have multiple ears on your head.

• a daring mythological beast that fears nothing

Use context clues to help you decide the definition of the underlined word.

This nymph saw Narcissus, a beautiful youth, as he pursued the chase upon the mountains.

• an evil woman.

• Mr. Martinez's dream girl that broke his heart.

• a beautiful bronze-haired woman.

• a woman that steals the money and life of a man (marriage/wife)

Spell this picture

use context clues to guess the definition of the underlined word.

You probably chatter with your friends all the time without even thinking about it, gossiping or talking about unimportant things.

• a horde of hungry zombies.

• a beautiful woman that loves Jesus.

• Someone who shakes a baby till it dies.

• talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters.

spell the following picture

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

At every party, there is always one lady who has to prattle on about her cute kids

• a snake that eats children.

• talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way.

• a ghost the creates an alternate universe for Tony to live.

• a never-ending story of lies.

Spell the following picture

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

If the Hobo hadn't been so impudent, I might have given him a couple of bucks.

• not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.

• a high-ranking general that owns Oscar.

• a traffic jam that halts all oncoming traffic till it sees fit.

• a time of the day that is given to Jose for being lazy.

draw the following picture

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

She wandered aimlessly through the cold morning streets, not sure which way she was going

• a new type of game that allows creativity.

• to shoot someone that you do not like.

• to pull a Kevin and magically find the yellow brick road.

• without purpose or direction.