Vocabulary • Ch 2 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

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

 

What does the word 'compose' mean?

• A heavy flow or rush of something

• Not looking closely

• A mythical creature with parts from different animals

• To create or make something, usually music

The dog is bound by a leash.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• Differences between two or more things

• To jump or move by leaping

• To fill or inspire with a feeling or quality

• When things go well together

The sunset painted a divine portrait across the sky.

 

What does the word 'divine' mean?

• When things go well together

• Allowing someone to have whatever they want

• A very strong and powerful storm

• Related to God or being godlike

She could not oblige his request for a refund.

 

What does the word 'oblige' mean?

• A very strong and powerful storm

• A mythical creature with parts from different animals

• To strongly dislike or look down upon

• To do something because you have to

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

 

What does the word 'contrast' mean?

• To strongly dislike or look down upon

• Related to God or being godlike

• Differences between two or more things

• Being in a quiet and private place

The choir sang in perfect harmonious unison.

 

What does the word 'harmonious' mean?

• A mythical creature with parts from different animals

• A heavy flow or rush of something

• Related to God or being godlike

• When things go well together

She began to narrate the harrowing events of her adventure.

 

What does the word 'narrate' mean?

• A person who helps others or gives gifts

• To jump or move by leaping

• To tell a story or describe something

• Differences between two or more things

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

 

What does the word 'benefactor' mean?

• A mythical creature with parts from different animals

• A person who helps others or gives gifts

• A very strong and powerful storm

• A heavy flow or rush of something

She looked at him with disdain as he spoke.

 

What does the word 'disdain' mean?

• A heavy flow or rush of something

• To strongly dislike or look down upon

• When things go well together

• To create or make something, usually music

She promised to redeem the coupon for a free dessert.

 

What does the word 'redeem' mean?

• Not looking closely

• To make up for a mistake

• To fill or inspire with a feeling or quality

• Being in a quiet and private place