Vocabulary • Ch 7 - Brave New World • Context Clues

The sight of the sheer cliffs took her breath away.

 

What does the word 'sheer' mean?

• A long story about made-up characters

• To say yes or agree with something

• Very thin or transparent

• Being careful not to offend others

The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.

 

What does the word 'function' mean?

• To move in smooth, wavy motions

• To keep going or continue

• To perform a specific task or action

• A very dirty or messy condition

She chose to firmly affirm her commitment to the cause.

 

What does the word 'affirm' mean?

• To move in smooth, wavy motions

• A reddish-brown color, like the color of hair

• To say yes or agree with something

• A long story about made-up characters

She firmly affirmed her commitment to the project.

 

What does the word 'affirm' mean?

• Narrow and shallow body of water

• A soft shoe without a heel

• To perform a specific task or action

• To say something in a confident way

The hiker felt a surge of fear as he approached the edge of the precipice.

 

What does the word 'precipice' mean?

• Very thin or transparent

• A very steep and dangerous cliff

• To twist and squirm in pain

• To say yes or agree with something

She couldn't help but writhe in pain as the bee stung her.

 

What does the word 'writhe' mean?

• Being careful not to offend others

• To perform a specific task or action

• A reddish-brown color, like the color of hair

• To twist and squirm in pain

The recent scandal was unprecedented in the history of the company.

 

What does the word 'unprecedented' mean?

• A soft shoe without a heel

• Never seen or done before

• Very thin or transparent

• A very steep and dangerous cliff

Good hygiene is essential for maintaining good health.

 

What does the word 'hygiene' mean?

• A show or performance that is impressive

• A very dirty or messy condition

• A way to change or distract attention

• Taking care of your cleanliness and health

The circus was a mesmerizing spectacle of acrobats and colorful performers.

 

What does the word 'spectacle' mean?

• Very thin or transparent

• To twist and squirm in pain

• A show or performance that is impressive

• A very dirty or messy condition

She was engrossed in reading a captivating novel.

 

What does the word 'novel' mean?

• A long story about made-up characters

• To say something in a confident way

• A very steep and dangerous cliff

• To keep going or continue