Vocabulary • Ch 2.5 (13) - 1984 • Context Clues

It is important to set clear objectives before starting a project.

 

What does the word 'objective' mean?

• Something about to happen soon

• A small piece of food

• Showing disrespect or rudeness to others

• A goal or something you want to achieve

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The theme of the party was tropical paradise, with vibrant colors and tropical decorations everywhere.

 

What does the word 'theme' mean?

• The main idea or message of a story

• Very important or significant event happening

• To express disapproval or dislike about something

• Easily affected or influenced by something

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

The event has been postponed indefinitely.

 

What does the word 'indefinitely' mean?

• To strongly encourage or urge someone

• The main idea or message of a story

• For an unlimited or unknown period of time

• Something that is possible or doable

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He was reprimanded for his impudent behavior towards his teacher.

 

What does the word 'impudent' mean?

• To make something more beautiful or fancy

• To strongly encourage or urge someone

• A deep, dark hole or pit

• Showing disrespect or rudeness to others

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

They burned an effigy of the politician as a form of protest.

 

What does the word 'effigy' mean?

• Something about to happen soon

• A model or representation of a person

• Showing disrespect or rudeness to others

• Something that is possible or doable

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She took a small morsel of the cake.

 

What does the word 'morsel' mean?

• A small piece of food

• The main idea or message of a story

• To go down or become less

• Having a strong, unpleasant smell or taste

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

She is susceptible to catching colds easily.

 

What does the word 'susceptible' mean?

• Something about to happen soon

• Something that is possible or doable

• Easily affected or influenced by something

• Making you feel worried or uneasy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

It was a momentous occasion when she received her diploma.

 

What does the word 'momentous' mean?

• Something about to happen soon

• Very important or significant event happening

• To strongly encourage or urge someone

• Making you feel worried or uneasy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

As I peered into the dark abyss, fear engulfed me.

 

What does the word 'abyss' mean?

• Something about to happen soon

• Very important or significant event happening

• A deep, dark hole or pit

• Something that is possible or doable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The acrid smoke from the fire filled the air, causing everyone to cough and cover their noses.

 

What does the word 'acrid' mean?

• To strongly encourage or urge someone

• Having a strong, unpleasant smell or taste

• Making you feel worried or uneasy

• A deep, dark hole or pit

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4