Vocabulary • Ch 7 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

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

 

What does the word 'desolate' mean?

• Being open and honest, not hiding anything

• A high point of land jutting out

• To escape or avoid something or someone

• Very empty or sad and lonely

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

 

What does the word 'obscure' mean?

• A statement given under oath in court

• To give someone a special gift or talent

• Difficult to see or understand

• Something that is boring and repetitive

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 judge in a lower court

• To make something feel better or easier

• A living being that will eventually die

• Extreme wickedness or moral corruption

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

 

What does the word 'on the contrary' mean?

• To make something feel better or easier

• The opposite of what you think

• Not able to be erased or removed

• To give someone a special gift or talent

She sought vengeance upon those who had wronged her.

 

What does the word 'vengeance' mean?

• Difficult to see or understand

• Getting back at someone for bad things

• A statement given under oath in court

• Respected and honored for being old

The jury decided to condemn the criminal to life in prison.

 

What does the word 'condemn' mean?

• A state of confusion and excitement

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

• The opposite of what you think

• To make something feel better or easier

The magistrate presided over the trial and delivered a fair verdict.

 

What does the word 'magistrate' mean?

• The opposite of what you think

• To escape or avoid something or someone

• A judge in a lower court

• Being open and honest, not hiding anything

She stood on the edge of the precipice, contemplating the thrilling yet dangerous leap into the unknown.

 

What does the word 'precipice' mean?

• Difficult to see or understand

• A state of confusion and excitement

• The opposite of what you think

• A very steep and dangerous cliff

The patient experienced delirium after the surgery.

 

What does the word 'delirium' mean?

• To make something feel better or easier

• A state of confusion and excitement

• Very empty or sad and lonely

• Respected and honored for being old

In his will, he decided to endow a scholarship fund for underprivileged students.

 

What does the word 'endow' mean?

• Respected and honored for being old

• To give someone a special gift or talent

• A very steep and dangerous cliff

• To make something feel better or easier