Vocabulary • Ch 16 - The Scarlet Letter • Context Clues

The project was left unfinished due to a lack of initiative from the team.

 

What does the word 'passive' mean?

• Lacking energy or enthusiasm

• Not taking action or being acted upon

• Thinking deeply or being thoughtful

• Secret or hidden motive or purpose

The rhythmic cadence of the music filled the room.

 

What does the word 'cadence' mean?

• The most important or most common

• To feel sad and express grief

• The rhythm or beat of music

• Lacking energy or enthusiasm

She couldn't help but lament the loss of her beloved pet.

 

What does the word 'lament' mean?

• Very old or ancient

• Secret or hidden motive or purpose

• To feel sad and express grief

• Playful in a naughty or tricky way

The haggard traveler trudged wearily through the desert, longing for a moment of rest.

 

What does the word 'haggard' mean?

• Playful in a naughty or tricky way

• The rhythm or beat of music

• Looking tired, worn out or exhausted

• To feel sad and express grief

She dragged herself out of bed, her listless movements betraying her lack of energy.

 

What does the word 'listless' mean?

• Lacking energy or enthusiasm

• Looking tired, worn out or exhausted

• Not taking action or being acted upon

• Very old or ancient