Vocabulary • Ch 2 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

She sat at the piano, ready to compose a beautiful melody.

 

What does the word 'compose' mean?

• To create or make something, usually music

• To strongly dislike or look down upon

• Differences between two or more things

• Related to God or being godlike

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The dog is bound by a leash.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• To do something because you have to

• A heavy flow or rush of something

• To jump or move by leaping

• Something that cannot be changed or altered

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The sunset painted a divine portrait across the sky.

 

What does the word 'divine' mean?

• Related to God or being godlike

• To do something because you have to

• When things go well together

• A heavy flow or rush of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She could not oblige his request for a refund.

 

What does the word 'oblige' mean?

• To do something because you have to

• To make up for a mistake

• Working hard and being careful

• A person who helps others or gives gifts

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The vibrant colors of the flowers in the garden created a beautiful contrast against the green leaves.

 

What does the word 'contrast' mean?

• Related to God or being godlike

• A heavy flow or rush of something

• Differences between two or more things

• A person who helps others or gives gifts

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The choir sang in perfect harmonious unison.

 

What does the word 'harmonious' mean?

• A heavy flow or rush of something

• A feeling of great happiness and excitement

• When things go well together

• Being in a quiet and private place

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She began to narrate the harrowing events of her adventure.

 

What does the word 'narrate' mean?

• To tell a story or describe something

• A person who helps others or gives gifts

• Related to God or being godlike

• To strongly dislike or look down upon

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The generous benefactor donated a large sum of money to the charity.

 

What does the word 'benefactor' mean?

• Differences between two or more things

• A person who helps others or gives gifts

• A feeling of great happiness and excitement

• To create or make something, usually music

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She looked at him with disdain as he spoke.

 

What does the word 'disdain' mean?

• To strongly dislike or look down upon

• Not looking closely

• Working hard and being careful

• To make up for a mistake

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She promised to redeem the coupon for a free dessert.

 

What does the word 'redeem' mean?

• To fill or inspire with a feeling or quality

• Allowing someone to have whatever they want

• To create or make something, usually music

• To make up for a mistake

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4