Vocabulary • Ch 5 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

We are all mortal and will eventually pass away.

 

What does the word 'mortal' mean?

• Struggling to express thoughts or words

• Loud, disorderly, and noisy commotion or disturbance

• To go up or climb higher

• A living thing that will eventually die

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The poor wretch was left alone and forgotten, without any hope of help.

 

What does the word 'wretch' mean?

• A person who is very unhappy

• A living thing that will eventually die

• Made up of different parts

• Feeling sorry or guilty about something

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The proportion of students who passed the exam was higher than expected.

 

What does the word 'proportion' mean?

• Loud, disorderly, and noisy commotion or disturbance

• Made up of different parts

• A comparison between two numbers or parts

• Warm and friendly in a sincere way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The hiker had to ascend to the peak of the mountain.

 

What does the word 'ascend' mean?

• A safe place to go for protection

• To go up or climb higher

• Feeling sorry or guilty about something

• Very sad or gloomy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was filled with remorse after realizing the harm she had caused.

 

What does the word 'remorse' mean?

• Feeling sorry or guilty about something

• Feeling tired or lacking energy

• A comparison between two numbers or parts

• Calm and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The protesters created a tumult in the streets, demanding change.

 

What does the word 'tumult' mean?

• Very strong and intense pain or suffering

• Feeling sorry or guilty about something

• A safe place to go for protection

• Loud, disorderly, and noisy commotion or disturbance

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The refugees sought refuge in the neighboring country.

 

What does the word 'refuge' mean?

• A person who is very unhappy

• A safe place to go for protection

• Loud, disorderly, and noisy commotion or disturbance

• A ghost or spooky phantom

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She found the peaceful garden to be a serene escape from her busy life.

 

What does the word 'serene' mean?

• Calm and peaceful

• Made up of different parts

• Feeling sorry or guilty about something

• Very sad or gloomy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The heat made her movements languid and slow.

 

What does the word 'languid' mean?

• Adding flavors or colors to liquids

• Feeling tired or lacking energy

• To go up or climb higher

• To get sick again after getting better

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The refugee sought asylum in a neighboring country to escape persecution.

 

What does the word 'asylum' mean?

• Very sad or gloomy

• A safe place for people seeking protection

• A comparison between two numbers or parts

• To get sick again after getting better

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C