Vocabulary • Ch 9 - The Scarlet Letter • Context Clues

The mortal's fate was sealed the moment they made their pact with the devil.

 

What does the word 'mortal' mean?

• A friendly and warm greeting or attitude

• Being very careful and thorough

• A living thing that will eventually die

• To ask for something very politely

The artist was asked to elaborate on the inspiration behind his latest masterpiece.

 

What does the word 'elaborate' mean?

• A living thing that will eventually die

• To ask for something very politely

• Something you do often or regularly

• To explain something in more detail

The speaker delivered a profound message that resonated with the audience.

 

What does the word 'profound' mean?

• To ask for something very politely

• Something you do often or regularly

• Very deep and meaningful

• Extremely evil or wicked

Paul was an apostle who spread the teachings of Jesus.

 

What does the word 'apostle' mean?

• Being very careful and thorough

• A follower of Jesus who spreads his teachings

• Very knowledgeable and smart

• To ask or beg someone earnestly

The sacredness of life is a fundamental principle that should be upheld.

 

What does the word 'sanctity' mean?

• Very knowledgeable and smart

• Knowing or understanding without needing instructions

• Being very careful and thorough

• Being very special and important

She was desperate and decided to beseech him for forgiveness.

 

What does the word 'beseech' mean?

• A follower of Jesus who spreads his teachings

• Something you do often or regularly

• To ask or beg someone earnestly

• Knowing or understanding without needing instructions

She decided to entreat her parents for permission to attend the concert.

 

What does the word 'entreat' mean?

• A living thing that will eventually die

• Very knowledgeable and smart

• Made up

• To ask for something very politely

She had an intuitive sense of direction and easily found her way home.

 

What does the word 'intuitive' mean?

• Knowing or understanding without needing instructions

• Having negative opinions about someone beforehand

• A prediction or message from a higher power

• Perfect example or model to follow

She has a habitual morning routine.

 

What does the word 'habitual' mean?

• Something you do often or regularly

• To ask or beg someone earnestly

• Extremely evil or wicked

• Being very careful and thorough

She was judged solely based on prejudice, without ever being given a chance.

 

What does the word 'prejudice' mean?

• Very deep and meaningful

• Having negative opinions about someone beforehand

• Not able to speak clearly or express oneself

• Being very special and important