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

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 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

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

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?

• 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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4