Vocabulary • Ch 18 - Brave New World • Context Clues

She felt bound by her sense of obligation to help her friend.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• Wanting to get even or seek revenge

• To make something bounce or change direction

• To stop someone from doing something

• To move by leaping or jumping

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She felt overwhelming despair after losing her job.

 

What does the word 'despair' mean?

• Making someone feel uncomfortable or uneasy

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

• To quit or give up a job

• Determined and persistent

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She submitted her letter of resignation to her boss.

 

What does the word 'resignation' mean?

• Word: Solicitous Meaning: Showing care and concern for someone

• Wanting to get even or seek revenge

• The goal or purpose of something

• To quit or give up a job

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She used a knife to pare the apple.

 

What does the word 'pare' mean?

• Word: Solicitous Meaning: Showing care and concern for someone

• To cut or trim off outer layer

• To make someone very confused or dazed

• The goal or purpose of something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The hotel was able to accommodate all of our guests for the wedding.

 

What does the word 'accommodate' mean?

• Wanting to get even or seek revenge

• To come together in one place

• To provide space or make room for

• To quit or give up a job

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C