Vocabulary • Ch 12 - Brave New World • Context Clues

The diagram will illustrate the process step by step.

 

What does the word 'illustrate' mean?

• A complaint or feeling of unfairness

• To show or explain something with pictures

• To make someone feel less angry or upset

• King or queen

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The main function of a computer is to process and store information.

 

What does the word 'function' mean?

• A purpose or job that something does

• Making sense and being clear

• Feeling very upset or troubled

• Something that is hidden or not yet visible

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The hikers reached the pristine lake only to find it defiled by litter and pollution.

 

What does the word 'defile' mean?

• To make dirty or pollute something

• A complaint or feeling of unfairness

• To have success and wealth

• To confuse or make someone very puzzled

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The vibrant colors of the flowers created a beautiful contrast against the green foliage.

 

What does the word 'contrast' mean?

• To grow apart or become distant

• Feeling very upset or troubled

• No longer in existence or functioning

• To show differences between two things

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She felt a sense of apprehension as she approached the podium to give her speech.

 

What does the word 'apprehension' mean?

• Feeling worried or scared about something

• Feeling very upset or troubled

• A system where some people have more power

• Extremely painful or agonizing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Her ideas were not coherent, making it difficult to understand her point.

 

What does the word 'coherent' mean?

• Feeling worried or scared about something

• Extremely painful or agonizing

• A system where some people have more power

• Making sense and being clear

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The country experienced a period of unprecedented prosperity, with booming industries and rising living standards.

 

What does the word 'prosperity' mean?

• To start or create something officially

• To make someone feel less angry or upset

• To make dirty or pollute something

• To have success and wealth

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The excruciating pain in my back made it difficult to sleep.

 

What does the word 'excruciating' mean?

• Very sad or pitiful, really disappointing

• To grow apart or become distant

• Feeling worried or scared about something

• Extremely painful or agonizing

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The sovereign ruler made decisions for the entire kingdom.

 

What does the word 'sovereign' mean?

• Feeling very upset or troubled

• King or queen

• Making sense and being clear

• To have success and wealth

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She filed a formal grievance against her employer for workplace discrimination.

 

What does the word 'grievance' mean?

• Extremely painful or agonizing

• A complaint or feeling of unfairness

• To make dirty or pollute something

• A purpose or job that something does

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C