Vocabulary • Ch 8 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

The deserted town appeared desolate and eerie under the pale moonlight.

 

What does the word 'desolate' mean?

• To do something without reason or purpose

• An area that is very empty and lonely

• To surround and attack a place

• To show or prove that something is true

She couldn't help but lament over the loss of her beloved pet.

 

What does the word 'lament' mean?

• Understandable or able to be understood

• To feel sad about something and express it

• A very big and serious thing

• To show or prove that something is true

The disgraced politician suffered an ignominious defeat in the election.

 

What does the word 'ignominious' mean?

• To take back or cancel something

• Causing shame or embarrassment

• Being well-known for doing something bad

• Tricking others by being clever

After walking for miles in the desert, he finally found an oasis to quench his parched throat.

 

What does the word 'parched' mean?

• Unlucky or unfortunate

• To feel sad about something and express it

• A very big and serious thing

• Very, very, very, very, very thirsty

The wanton destruction caused by the hurricane left the town in ruins.

 

What does the word 'wanton' mean?

• To do something without reason or purpose

• Being well-known for doing something bad

• To show or prove that something is true

• Unlucky or unfortunate