Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Lord of the Flies • Context Clues

The sound of birds chirping was audible from my open window.

 

What does the word 'audible' mean?

• Able to be heard or heard easily

• To get used to something

• Enough or adequate

• To hurt or control someone unfairly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The tacit agreement among the group members allowed for smooth cooperation and progress.

 

What does the word 'tacit' mean?

• Showy and bright in a flashy way

• Understood without being spoken or written

• Difficult to understand or figure out

• A feeling or message underneath words

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

A faint glimmer of light shone through the window.

 

What does the word 'glimmer' mean?

• A small, faint flash or sparkle

• To show off or boast about something

• Able to be heard or heard easily

• To hurt or control someone unfairly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The evidence provided was deemed sufficient for the jury to reach a verdict.

 

What does the word 'sufficient' mean?

• Enough or adequate

• To get used to something

• Able to be heard or heard easily

• A feeling or message underneath words

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She couldn't waver in her decision, despite the pressure.

 

What does the word 'waver' mean?

• To hurt or control someone unfairly

• To achieve or reach a goal

• Difficult to understand or figure out

• To hesitate or be unsure about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4