Vocabulary • Ch 11 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

The hungry lion began to devour its prey.

 

What does the word 'devour' mean?

• To eat or consume hungrily and quickly

• Not able to see through clearly

• Right next to or next to something

• Inactive or resting, not currently active

The choir's voices blended together in perfect harmonious.

 

What does the word 'harmonious' mean?

• Right next to or next to something

• To make something feel less bad

• Working together in a peaceful way

• Dull and repetitive, lacking variety or excitement

There are innumerable stars in the night sky.

 

What does the word 'innumerable' mean?

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

• To make something feel less bad

• Too many to count or measure

• When something is the same on both sides

The beautiful gardens added to the allure of the castle.

 

What does the word 'allure' mean?

• To stop or catch something in its path

• Not able to see through clearly

• To attract or charm someone or something

• To eat or consume hungrily and quickly

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

• Dull and repetitive, lacking variety or excitement

• How someone looks and acts

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

• Deeply thoughtful or lost in thoughts

• To stop or catch something in its path

• Right next to or next to something

She chose to adorn her hair with a beautiful flower.

 

What does the word 'adorn' mean?

• When something is the same on both sides

• To make something feel less bad

• Right next to or next to something

• To decorate or make something more beautiful

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

 

What does the word 'monotonous' mean?

• Inactive or resting, not currently active

• To make weak or unable to function

• Dull and repetitive, lacking variety or excitement

• To attract or charm someone or something

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

 

What does the word 'foliage' mean?

• The leaves on plants and trees

• To stop or catch something in its path

• Working together in a peaceful way

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

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

 

What does the word 'adjacent' mean?

• Too many to count or measure

• To stop or catch something in its path

• Right next to or next to something

• Inactive or resting, not currently active