Vocabulary • Ch 7 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

The abandoned town stood desolate, with not a single person in sight.

 

What does the word 'desolate' mean?

• Word: Condemn Meaning: To express strong disapproval or criticize harshly

• A very steep and dangerous cliff

• Extremely shocking or horrifying

• Very empty or sad and lonely

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The meaning of her cryptic message was obscure to everyone except for her.

 

What does the word 'obscure' mean?

• A judge in a lower court

• A very steep and dangerous cliff

• A statement given under oath in court

• Difficult to see or understand

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He knew that he was only a mere mortal, subject to the inevitable cycle of life and death.

 

What does the word 'mortal' mean?

• A high point of land jutting out

• A judge in a lower court

• A living being that will eventually die

• Difficult to see or understand

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Contrary to popular belief, she didn't enjoy the concert.

 

What does the word 'on the contrary' mean?

• A statement given under oath in court

• A judge in a lower court

• The opposite of what you think

• To make something feel better or easier

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She sought vengeance upon those who had wronged her.

 

What does the word 'vengeance' mean?

• Getting back at someone for bad things

• To make something feel better or easier

• The opposite of what you think

• Very empty or sad and lonely

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4