Vocabulary • Ch 11 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

The hungry lion began to devour its prey.

 

What does the word 'devour' mean?

• Not allowing something to pass through

• Working together in a peaceful way

• To eat or consume hungrily and quickly

• To move to a different country

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The choir's voices blended together in perfect harmonious.

 

What does the word 'harmonious' mean?

• Working together in a peaceful way

• Very sad or serious

• Word: Savor Meaning: To enjoy or appreciate something delicious

• When something is the same on both sides

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

There are innumerable stars in the night sky.

 

What does the word 'innumerable' mean?

• To move to a different country

• Dull and repetitive, lacking variety or excitement

• To decorate or make something more beautiful

• Too many to count or measure

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The beautiful gardens added to the allure of the castle.

 

What does the word 'allure' mean?

• Working together in a peaceful way

• To attract or charm someone or something

• To eat or consume hungrily and quickly

• When something is the same on both sides

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Despite the chaos, she maintained a calm and composed demeanor.

 

What does the word 'demeanor' mean?

• To make weak or unable to function

• Too many to count or measure

• How someone looks and acts

• To move to a different country

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The spy intercepted the secret message before it reached its intended recipient.

 

What does the word 'intercept' mean?

• To attract or charm someone or something

• When something is the same on both sides

• Not allowing something to pass through

• To stop or catch something in its path

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

She chose to adorn her hair with a beautiful flower.

 

What does the word 'adorn' mean?

• Deeply thoughtful or lost in thoughts

• To decorate or make something more beautiful

• Not allowing something to pass through

• How someone looks and acts

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The monotonous hum of the air conditioner made it difficult to concentrate.

 

What does the word 'monotonous' mean?

• Dull and repetitive, lacking variety or excitement

• Word: Savor Meaning: To enjoy or appreciate something delicious

• To decorate or make something more beautiful

• To move to a different country

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The vibrant hues of autumn foliage make for a beautiful backdrop.

 

What does the word 'foliage' mean?

• Very sad or serious

• The leaves on plants and trees

• Not able to see through clearly

• Deeply thoughtful or lost in thoughts

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The cafe is located next to the bookstore, making it adjacent to it.

 

What does the word 'adjacent' mean?

• Working together in a peaceful way

• The leaves on plants and trees

• Right next to or next to something

• Very sad or serious

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4