Vocabulary • Ch 5 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

We are all mortal and will eventually pass away.

 

What does the word 'mortal' mean?

• Loud, disorderly, and noisy commotion or disturbance

• A living thing that will eventually die

• A person who is very unhappy

• A comparison between two numbers or parts

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

 

What does the word 'wretch' mean?

• Made up of different parts

• To draw or explain something clearly

• A person who is very unhappy

• Very sad or gloomy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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

 

What does the word 'proportion' mean?

• A comparison between two numbers or parts

• Loud, disorderly, and noisy commotion or disturbance

• A ghost or spooky phantom

• Struggling to express thoughts or words

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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

 

What does the word 'ascend' mean?

• A comparison between two numbers or parts

• A living thing that will eventually die

• To draw or explain something clearly

• To go up or climb higher

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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

 

What does the word 'remorse' mean?

• To get sick again after getting better

• Feeling sorry or guilty about something

• Calm and peaceful

• 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

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

 

What does the word 'tumult' mean?

• Loud, disorderly, and noisy commotion or disturbance

• Warm and friendly in a sincere way

• Feeling sorry or guilty about something

• A safe place to go for protection

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 ghost or spooky phantom

• A person who is very unhappy

• A safe place to go for protection

• Adding flavors or colors to liquids

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?

• A ghost or spooky phantom

• A comparison between two numbers or parts

• Feeling sorry or guilty about something

• Calm and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The heat made her movements languid and slow.

 

What does the word 'languid' mean?

• Feeling tired or lacking energy

• Very strong and intense pain or suffering

• Made up of different parts

• A comparison between two numbers or parts

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?

• A safe place for people seeking protection

• Warm and friendly in a sincere way

• Loud, disorderly, and noisy commotion or disturbance

• Feeling tired or lacking energy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4