Vocabulary • Ch 21 - Frankenstein • Context Clues

She shouldn't presume that he will be attending the meeting.

 

What does the word 'presume' mean?

• To think something is true without proof

• To feel weak or unwell

• To be watchful and alert for danger

• A big change in a short time

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The American Revolution marked a significant turning point in history.

 

What does the word 'revolution' mean?

• A guess based on clues or clues

• Looking back at past events

• A big change in a short time

• A state of being inactive or lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The elderly population is more susceptible to respiratory infections.

 

What does the word 'susceptible' mean?

• Easily affected or influenced by something

• To think something is true without proof

• To set free or release someone

• Looking back at past events

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Her theory was based on a supposition that turned out to be incorrect.

 

What does the word 'supposition' mean?

• Something good, optimistic, or favorable

• A guess based on clues or clues

• When two or more things happen together

• A state of being inactive or lazy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The prisoner continued to languish in solitary confinement.

 

What does the word 'languish' mean?

• A guess based on clues or clues

• To be watchful and alert for danger

• To feel weak or unwell

• Something good, optimistic, or favorable

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4