Vocabulary • Ch 3.3 (21) - 1984 • Context Clues

The argument was trivial and did not require further discussion.

 

What does the word 'trivial' mean?

• Not important or significant

• A mistake or error in thinking

• The belief that only you exist

• Not able to speak clearly or express thoughts

The remnant of the cake was saved for later.

 

What does the word 'remnant' mean?

• A perfect place or ideal society

• Not important or significant

• The study of the brain and nerves

• A small part left over

The argument about the color of the curtains was completely irrelevant to the main topic of the discussion.

 

What does the word 'irrelevant' mean?

• The belief that only you exist

• Not important or related to the topic

• A violent uprising against the government

• Someone who seeks pleasure and enjoyment

She assertively stated her opinion during the meeting.

 

What does the word 'assert' mean?

• To confidently state or declare something

• To have babies or make offspring

• Not important or related to the topic

• Not able to speak clearly or express thoughts

The team members collaborated closely to complete the project.

 

What does the word 'collaborate' mean?

• To work together on a project or task

• Deserving strong dislike or disapproval

• A violent uprising against the government

• The study of things beyond what we see

She sat at the bus stop, looking forlorn as she stared into the distance.

 

What does the word 'forlorn' mean?

• To confidently state or declare something

• The study of the brain and nerves

• A violent uprising against the government

• Feeling sad and abandoned

Despite his many attempts, he remained inarticulate, unable to express his thoughts clearly.

 

What does the word 'inarticulate' mean?

• To have babies or make offspring

• Not able to speak clearly or express thoughts

• To go off topic while talking or writing

• To confidently state or declare something

The protesters engaged in a violent insurrection against the government.

 

What does the word 'insurrection' mean?

• Not important or related to the topic

• A small part left over

• To work together on a project or task

• A violent uprising against the government

She had to relinquish control of the company to her partner.

 

What does the word 'relinquish' mean?

• To give up or let go

• Not important or significant

• Feeling sad and abandoned

• To work together on a project or task

Many dream of a perfect utopia where peace and harmony reign.

 

What does the word 'utopia' mean?

• A perfect place or ideal society

• Not able to speak clearly or express thoughts

• The study of things beyond what we see

• The study of the brain and nerves