Vocabulary • Ch 7 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

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

 

What does the word 'desolate' mean?

• Not able to be erased or removed

• Very empty or sad and lonely

• The opposite of what you think

• A state of confusion and excitement

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

 

What does the word 'obscure' mean?

• To give someone a special gift or talent

• Difficult to see or understand

• To make something feel better or easier

• A very steep and dangerous cliff

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 state of confusion and excitement

• To make something feel better or easier

• A living being that will eventually die

• Not able to be erased or removed

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

 

What does the word 'on the contrary' mean?

• A living being that will eventually die

• Extremely shocking or horrifying

• A state of confusion and excitement

• The opposite of what you think

She sought vengeance upon those who had wronged her.

 

What does the word 'vengeance' mean?

• A judge in a lower court

• Extremely shocking or horrifying

• Respected and honored for being old

• Getting back at someone for bad things

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

 

What does the word 'condemn' mean?

• Extreme wickedness or moral corruption

• Something that is boring and repetitive

• Very empty or sad and lonely

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

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

 

What does the word 'magistrate' mean?

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

• A judge in a lower court

• A very steep and dangerous cliff

• Difficult to see or understand

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

 

What does the word 'precipice' mean?

• Very empty or sad and lonely

• A judge in a lower court

• To make something feel better or easier

• A very steep and dangerous cliff

The patient experienced delirium after the surgery.

 

What does the word 'delirium' mean?

• A state of confusion and excitement

• The opposite of what you think

• Extreme wickedness or moral corruption

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

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

 

What does the word 'endow' mean?

• The opposite of what you think

• A high point of land jutting out

• To give someone a special gift or talent

• A judge in a lower court