Vocabulary • Ch 1 - The Scarlet Letter • Context Clues

The judge will condemn the defendant to a life sentence in prison.

 

What does the word 'condemn' mean?

• To find out or decide something

• To give a share of something

• To express strong disapproval or criticize sharply

• Kind and pleasant to be around

The new neighbors were congenial and quickly became friends with everyone on the block.

 

What does the word 'congenial' mean?

• Kind and pleasant to be around

• To give a share of something

• To gather or come together in a group

• To express strong disapproval or criticize sharply

Many people congregate at the park on sunny days.

 

What does the word 'congregate' mean?

• Kind and pleasant to be around

• To gather or come together in a group

• To give a share of something

• To express strong disapproval or criticize sharply

Many dream of a perfect utopia where everyone lives harmoniously.

 

What does the word 'utopia' mean?

• To find out or decide something

• To express strong disapproval or criticize sharply

• An imagined perfect or ideal place

• To give a share of something

The teacher will allot a specific amount of time for each student to present their project.

 

What does the word 'allot' mean?

• To find out or decide something

• To give a share of something

• To express strong disapproval or criticize sharply

• To gather or come together in a group