Vocabulary • Ch 4 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

The cartoon characters came to life and started moving and talking.

 

What does the word 'animate' mean?

• Very sharp or severe pain or problem

• To confuse or puzzle someone

• To make something alive or active

• To make something last longer than usual

Contrary to popular belief, she actually enjoys spicy food.

 

What does the word 'contrary to' mean?

• To completely destroy or erase something

• Always right and never makes mistakes

• Opposite or different from something

• Making something more likely to happen

She could not hide her loathing for the taste of olives.

 

What does the word 'loathe' mean?

• To intensely dislike or hate something

• To feel very happy and proud

• Very thick, full, and healthy

• Making something more likely to happen

The boss tried to degrade his employees by constantly criticizing their performance.

 

What does the word 'degrade' mean?

• To make something worse or lower

• To match or be similar to something

• To confuse or puzzle someone

• To make something last longer than usual

She couldn't help but exult in her victory.

 

What does the word 'exult' mean?

• To say something is true or correct

• A faint, flickering light or shine

• To completely destroy or erase something

• To feel very happy and proud