Vocabulary • Ch 13 - Brave New World • Context Clues

They were bound by a common goal.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• To limit or restrict movement or action

• To keep going and not give up

• To attract or be charming and tempting

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She made an impudent remark about his appearance.

 

What does the word 'impudent' mean?

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

• Being rude or disrespectful to others

• When someone or something goes into a place without permission

• To attract or be charming and tempting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

She added a postscript to the letter with an important clarification.

 

What does the word 'postscript' mean?

• Coming at the right time for a good chance

• Very shocked and amazed

• Something added after the main message

• To keep going and not give up

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

She tried to ingratiate herself with the new boss by complimenting his work.

 

What does the word 'ingratiate' mean?

• Something added after the main message

• To try to make someone like you

• To limit or restrict movement or action

• To delay or put off an event

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She made a resolution to exercise every day.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• To try to make someone like you

• To make a firm decision and stick to it

• To delay or put off an event

• Very shocked and amazed

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She made a resolution to exercise more frequently.

 

What does the word 'resolution' mean?

• A decision to do or not do something

• Cannot be explained or understood

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

• To attract or be charming and tempting

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

"As the old adage goes, 'practice makes perfect'.".

 

What does the word 'adage' mean?

• To become quieter, calmer, or less intense

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

• Not giving up even when it's hard

• When someone or something goes into a place without permission

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

She stood there, aghast at the sight of the car crash.

 

What does the word 'aghast' mean?

• Very shocked and amazed

• Mythical creature with the body of a horse and the upper body of a human

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

• To try to make someone like you

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The beautiful colors and scents of the flowers in the garden added to their allure.

 

What does the word 'allure' mean?

• To make a firm decision and stick to it

• Being rude or disrespectful to others

• To limit or restrict movement or action

• To attract or be charming and tempting

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

It was the opportune moment to ask for a raise.

 

What does the word 'opportune' mean?

• Coming at the right time for a good chance

• Very shocked and amazed

• A decision to do or not do something

• Mythical creature with the body of a horse and the upper body of a human

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C