Vocabulary • Ch 3 - The Scarlet Letter • Context Clues

They were able to reach an accord after hours of negotiation.

 

What does the word 'accord' mean?

• Very, very, bad or wicked

• To pay attention to something

• Able to understand and make good choices

• To agree or make an agreement

They engaged in a lively discourse about the state of politics.

 

What does the word 'discourse' mean?

• Away from others, hidden or private

• To grow or take care of plants

• A temporary stay in a place

• A conversation or discussion between people

The newspaper article contained lurid details of the crime scene.

 

What does the word 'lurid' mean?

• To win or succeed in a competition

• Very shocking, vivid, or sensational in color

• Able to understand and make good choices

• A wise person who gives good advice

She is known for her calm temperament in high-pressure situations.

 

What does the word 'temperament' mean?

• A person's general attitude or mood

• Able to understand and make good choices

• To agree or make an agreement

• A safe place to stay or hide

They formed a strong bond over their shared experiences.

 

What does the word 'bond' mean?

• Happening or existing in the same time period

• Speaking or writing very clearly and persuasively

• A strong connection or relationship between people

• To agree or make an agreement

She enjoys cultivating a beautiful garden in her backyard.

 

What does the word 'cultivate' mean?

• To grow or take care of plants

• A wise person who gives good advice

• Very shocking, vivid, or sensational in color

• Away from others, hidden or private

She delivered an eloquent speech that moved the entire audience.

 

What does the word 'eloquent' mean?

• Speaking or writing very clearly and persuasively

• A strong connection or relationship between people

• A person's general attitude or mood

• A conversation or discussion between people

She didn't heed the warning signs and ended up getting lost in the forest.

 

What does the word 'heed' mean?

• Very, very, bad or wicked

• To pay attention to something

• Very shocking, vivid, or sensational in color

• A strong connection or relationship between people

They found a secluded spot in the forest to set up their campsite.

 

What does the word 'secluded' mean?

• Away from others, hidden or private

• To win or succeed in a competition

• Able to understand and make good choices

• Speaking or writing very clearly and persuasively

She has a discerning eye for quality and can easily distinguish between genuine and fake products.

 

What does the word 'discerning' mean?

• Away from others, hidden or private

• Very important or significant

• Able to understand and make good choices

• Very shocking, vivid, or sensational in color