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 able to speak clearly or express thoughts

• A perfect place or ideal society

• Not important or significant

• To go off topic while talking or writing

The remnant of the cake was saved for later.

 

What does the word 'remnant' mean?

• To work together on a project or task

• Not important or related to the topic

• A small part left over

• The belief that only you exist

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

 

What does the word 'irrelevant' mean?

• Not important or related to the topic

• To have babies or make offspring

• Going on and on without ever stopping

• Someone who seeks pleasure and enjoyment

She assertively stated her opinion during the meeting.

 

What does the word 'assert' mean?

• The belief that only you exist

• A violent uprising against the government

• To confidently state or declare something

• To give up or let go

The team members collaborated closely to complete the project.

 

What does the word 'collaborate' mean?

• To give up or let go

• The study of the brain and nerves

• A violent uprising against the government

• To work together on a project or task

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

 

What does the word 'forlorn' mean?

• A small part left over

• A violent uprising against the government

• Feeling sad and abandoned

• Able to be easily shaped or bent

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

 

What does the word 'inarticulate' mean?

• Not able to speak clearly or express thoughts

• To work together on a project or task

• A violent uprising against the government

• Feeling sad and abandoned

The protesters engaged in a violent insurrection against the government.

 

What does the word 'insurrection' mean?

• A violent uprising against the government

• The study of the brain and nerves

• A mistake or error in thinking

• Not important or related to the topic

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

 

What does the word 'relinquish' mean?

• The belief that only you exist

• To give up or let go

• A violent uprising against the government

• The study of the brain and nerves

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

 

What does the word 'utopia' mean?

• The study of things beyond what we see

• A perfect place or ideal society

• Deserving strong dislike or disapproval

• To confidently state or declare something