Vocabulary • Ch 5 - The Great Gatsby • Context Clues

She asked her brother to accompany her to the concert.

 

What does the word 'accompany' mean?

• Very upset or worried about something

• To go with someone or something

• The study of money and resources

• To keep going even when it's tough

I am obliged to help you with your request.

 

What does the word 'obliged' mean?

• To go with someone or something

• When someone or something interrupts or invades

• No longer existing or active

• Feeling like you have to do something

The sheer size of the mountain was awe-inspiring.

 

What does the word 'sheer' mean?

• Complete, absolute or very steep

• A design made by combining initials

• The study of money and resources

• No longer existing or active

Despite the pain, she managed to endure the long and challenging marathon.

 

What does the word 'endure' mean?

• Complete, absolute or very steep

• To keep going even when it's tough

• A small remaining trace of something

• Exactly as it is being said

She was literally on cloud nine after winning the competition.

 

What does the word 'literally' mean?

• The study of money and resources

• Exactly as it is being said

• To confuse or mix up

• A state of disorder or confusion