Vocabulary • Ch 9 - The Great Gatsby • Context Clues

They decided to defer the meeting until next week.

 

What does the word 'defer' mean?

• Tied or restricted, not able to move freely

• To divide or separate something into parts

• Not many, spread out, not dense

• 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?

• A group that asks questions to investigate

• To change and adjust to new conditions

• How something looks and feels

• To divide or separate something into parts

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was bound by her promise to keep the secret.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• Tied or restricted, not able to move freely

• Happening without stopping or being interrupted

• To determine to do something and stick with it

• Showing support and togetherness with others

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She showed great resolve in overcoming her challenges.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• A place where someone lives

• To divide or separate something into parts

• Showing support and togetherness with others

• 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 gathering where people meet for a purpose

• Happening without stopping or being interrupted

• Being quiet and unhappy

• 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

Her room was decorated with an aesthetic combination of vintage and modern furniture.

 

What does the word 'aesthetic' mean?

• To postpone or put off until later

• To determine to do something and stick with it

• Being quiet and unhappy

• How something looks and feels

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The community came together in solidarity to support the local food bank.

 

What does the word 'solidarity' mean?

• To determine to do something and stick with it

• Showing support and togetherness with others

• Not many, spread out, not dense

• Happening without stopping or being interrupted

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She enjoyed spending her weekends in her cozy mountain dwelling.

 

What does the word 'dwelling' mean?

• To determine to do something and stick with it

• A place where someone lives

• To postpone or put off until later

• Tied or restricted, not able to move freely

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The forest was sparsely populated with trees.

 

What does the word 'sparse' mean?

• Not many, spread out, not dense

• To show or explain something with pictures

• Happening without stopping or being interrupted

• A gathering where people meet for a purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Despite the festivities, she remained sullen throughout the party.

 

What does the word 'sullen' mean?

• Being quiet and unhappy

• A place where someone lives

• To change and adjust to new conditions

• Not lasting for a long time

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4