Vocabulary • Ch 7 - Brave New World • Context Clues

The sight of the sheer cliffs took her breath away.

 

What does the word 'sheer' mean?

• Never seen or done before

• A soft shoe without a heel

• To move in smooth, wavy motions

• Very thin or transparent

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

 

What does the word 'function' mean?

• To perform a specific task or action

• A show or performance that is impressive

• A way to change or distract attention

• 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 twist and squirm in pain

• To say yes or agree with something

She firmly affirmed her commitment to the project.

 

What does the word 'affirm' mean?

• A soft shoe without a heel

• A way to change or distract attention

• To say something in a confident way

• Very thin or transparent

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

 

What does the word 'precipice' mean?

• A very steep and dangerous cliff

• A long story about made-up characters

• Very thin or transparent

• A way to change or distract attention