Vocabulary • Ch 13 - Brave New World • Context Clues

They were bound by a common goal.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• To keep going and not give up

• To limit or restrict movement or action

• To become quieter, calmer, or less intense

• Cannot be explained or understood

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She made an impudent remark about his appearance.

 

What does the word 'impudent' mean?

• Being rude or disrespectful to others

• Something added after the main message

• To limit or restrict movement or action

• To take something by force or wrongfully

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

 

What does the word 'postscript' mean?

• Something added after the main message

• Not giving up even when it's hard

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

• When someone or something goes into a place without permission

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

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

 

What does the word 'ingratiate' mean?

• Very shocked and amazed

• To try to make someone like you

• A feeling or belief about the future

• 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?

• Coming at the right time for a good chance

• Not giving up even when it's hard

• Something added after the main message

• To make a firm decision and stick to it

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 more frequently.

 

What does the word 'resolution' mean?

• Being rude or disrespectful to others

• When someone or something goes into a place without permission

• To attract or be charming and tempting

• A decision to do or not do something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

 

What does the word 'adage' mean?

• To limit or restrict movement or action

• To keep going and not give up

• Very shocked and amazed

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

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?

• A feeling or belief about the future

• Not giving up even when it's hard

• Something added after the main message

• Very shocked and amazed

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

 

What does the word 'allure' mean?

• A feeling or belief about the future

• To become quieter, calmer, or less intense

• Not giving up even when it's hard

• To attract or be charming and tempting

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

It was the opportune moment to ask for a raise.

 

What does the word 'opportune' mean?

• Very shocked and amazed

• Something added after the main message

• Coming at the right time for a good chance

• Not giving up even when it's hard

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C