Vocabulary • Ch 3.2 (20) - 1984 • Context Clues

The dictator's regime sought to oppress dissenting voices and suppress freedom of speech.

 

What does the word 'oppress' mean?

• To abandon or leave someone or something

• To feel sorry and change behavior

• To treat someone cruelly and unfairly

• Feeling sorry for something you did

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She demonstrated unwavering integrity by always doing the right thing, even when no one was watching.

 

What does the word 'integrity' mean?

• To make a decision and stick to it

• A state of being very unaware or dazed

• Feeling sorry for something you did

• Being honest and doing the right thing

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The company's unethical practices will degrade their reputation.

 

What does the word 'degrade' mean?

• Someone who dies for a cause

• To make something or someone worse

• To make a decision and stick to it

• To treat someone cruelly and unfairly

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She sacrificed her own comfort and safety to become a martyr for her beliefs.

 

What does the word 'martyr' mean?

• Feeling sorry for something you did

• To shrink back in fear or apprehension

• To be a physical representation or example

• Someone who dies for a cause

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She felt humiliated when the entire room laughed at her mistake.

 

What does the word 'humiliate' mean?

• A questioning or investigation by people in power

• To feel sorry and change behavior

• An economic system where everyone gets equal things

• To make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The inquisition was conducted to question the suspects and gather evidence.

 

What does the word 'inquisition' mean?

• A ruler with total power and control

• A questioning or investigation by people in power

• To abandon or leave someone or something

• To make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

She asked for forgiveness and vowed to repent for her mistakes.

 

What does the word 'repent' mean?

• To treat someone cruelly and unfairly

• To feel sorry and change behavior

• The movement of water going away

• To make something or someone worse

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

They formed a strong bond of friendship after going through challenging times together.

 

What does the word 'bond' mean?

• An economic system where everyone gets equal things

• To make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed

• To shrink back in fear or apprehension

• A strong connection or relationship between people

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The ruthless despot ruled over the country with an iron fist.

 

What does the word 'despot' mean?

• A strong connection or relationship between people

• Being honest and doing the right thing

• To be well-known or respected

• A ruler with total power and control

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

The thief was penitent for his actions and asked for forgiveness.

 

What does the word 'penitent' mean?

• Feeling sorry for something you did

• An economic system where everyone gets equal things

• A questioning or investigation by people in power

• To be a physical representation or example

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C