Vocabulary • Ch 12 - Brave New World • Context Clues

The diagram will illustrate the process step by step.

 

What does the word 'illustrate' mean?

• To show or explain something with pictures

• To have success and wealth

• To start or create something officially

• Making sense and being clear

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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

• No longer in existence or functioning

• A system where some people have more power

• To confuse or make someone very puzzled

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

• To show differences between two things

• To grow apart or become distant

• To show or explain something with pictures

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

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

 

What does the word 'contrast' mean?

• Extremely painful or agonizing

• Very sad or pitiful, really disappointing

• To show differences between two things

• To confuse or make someone very puzzled

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?

• Something that is hidden or not yet visible

• To show or explain something with pictures

• Feeling worried or scared about something

• 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

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

 

What does the word 'coherent' mean?

• To start or create something officially

• To show or explain something with pictures

• Feeling very upset or troubled

• Making sense and being clear

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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

 

What does the word 'prosperity' mean?

• Something that is hidden or not yet visible

• To show or explain something with pictures

• To have success and wealth

• Feeling very upset or troubled

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?

• To show differences between two things

• To show or explain something with pictures

• Extremely painful or agonizing

• To have success and wealth

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The sovereign ruler made decisions for the entire kingdom.

 

What does the word 'sovereign' mean?

• Feeling worried or scared about something

• King or queen

• Extremely painful or agonizing

• To confuse or make someone very puzzled

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

 

What does the word 'grievance' mean?

• A purpose or job that something does

• A complaint or feeling of unfairness

• Very sad or pitiful, really disappointing

• Feeling worried or scared about something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C