Vocabulary • Ch 9 - The Great Gatsby • Context Clues

They decided to defer the meeting until next week.

 

What does the word 'defer' mean?

• A place where someone lives

• Not many, spread out, not dense

• More than what is needed or necessary

• To postpone or put off until later

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She had to adapt quickly to the new environment.

 

What does the word 'adapt' mean?

• Being balanced and steady in movement

• To delay or put off something

• A country where people choose their leaders

• To change and adjust to new conditions

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She was bound by her promise to keep the secret.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• Tied or restricted, not able to move freely

• To postpone or put off until later

• To move back or away from something

• Being balanced and steady in movement

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She showed great resolve in overcoming her challenges.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• A gathering where people meet for a purpose

• To show or explain something with pictures

• Not lasting for a long time

• To determine to do something and stick with it

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

They attended the annual convention to discuss the latest industry trends.

 

What does the word 'convention' mean?

• A group that asks questions to investigate

• A gathering where people meet for a purpose

• To divide or separate something into parts

• To postpone or put off until later

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4