Vocabulary • Ch 4 - Animal Farm • Context Clues

The politician's ignominious downfall was widely publicized.

 

What does the word 'ignominious' mean?

• Something or someone deserves disrespect and dislike

• Causing embarrassment or shame

• Very serious and not playful or funny

• A public show or display

The committee will confer later to discuss the proposed changes.

 

What does the word 'confer' mean?

• Getting back at someone who hurt you

• Happening or occurring after death

• To give or grant something to someone

• A public show or display

The perpetual motion machine was a fascinating concept that captured the imagination of many inventors.

 

What does the word 'perpetual' mean?

• Something that goes on forever

• To grow or develop successfully and thrive

• Getting back at someone who hurt you

• Difficult to control or manage

She made a shrewd business decision that led to great success.

 

What does the word 'shrewd' mean?

• Causing embarrassment or shame

• To eat something quickly and completely

• Getting back at someone who hurt you

• Very clever and good at making decisions

Seeking vengeance, she plotted a carefully orchestrated plan to bring justice to those who wronged her.

 

What does the word 'vengeance' mean?

• Difficult to control or manage

• Something that goes on forever

• A public show or display

• Getting back at someone who hurt you