Vocabulary • Ch 6 - The Great Gatsby • Context Clues

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

 

What does the word 'accompany' mean?

• To treat someone unfairly with power

• To go somewhere with someone or something

• Being friendly and welcoming to guests

• Asking questions to find out information

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The effects of climate change are pervasive, impacting ecosystems around the world.

 

What does the word 'pervasive' mean?

• Present throughout and hard to ignore

• Feeling sad or shocked about something

• Asking questions to find out information

• Something that has never happened before

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The condition of the building was appalling.

 

What does the word 'appalling' mean?

• Really, really bad

• Something that has never happened before

• Friendly, kind, and cheerful

• Asking questions to find out information

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She worked hard to attain her dream of becoming a doctor.

 

What does the word 'attain' mean?

• Present throughout and hard to ignore

• Always happening or true

• Feeling sad or shocked about something

• To achieve or reach a goal

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

They had a contingency plan in case of bad weather on the day of the event.

 

What does the word 'contingency' mean?

• To produce or create offspring

• Asking questions to find out information

• Something that might happen, but isn't certain

• Really, really bad

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She had a genial smile that instantly put everyone at ease.

 

What does the word 'genial' mean?

• Friendly, kind, and cheerful

• Asking questions to find out information

• To say yes or agree with something

• Always happening or true

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She invariably arrives early to all of her meetings.

 

What does the word 'invariably' mean?

• To say yes or agree with something

• Always happening or true

• Something that has never happened before

• Something that might happen, but isn't certain

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The old book had been forgotten and left to decay in the depths of oblivion.

 

What does the word 'oblivion' mean?

• A loud and chaotic disturbance or noise

• To go somewhere with someone or something

• Friendly, kind, and cheerful

• Not remembering or forgetting about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

There was a commotion in the crowded street as the car accident occurred.

 

What does the word 'commotion' mean?

• Not polite or respectful, rude

• Feeling sad or shocked about something

• A loud and chaotic disturbance or noise

• To say yes or agree with something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

They were very hospitable and made sure their guests felt welcome.

 

What does the word 'hospitable' mean?

• Hard to find or catch

• Not polite or respectful, rude

• Happening or existing at the same time

• Being friendly and welcoming to guests

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4