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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4