Vocabulary • Ch 5 - Lord of the Flies • Context Clues

The sorcerer chanted the ancient incantation, summoning a powerful spell.

 

What does the word 'incantation' mean?

• To express disapproval of something strongly

• Extremely silly or foolish

• See-through

• Words people say to make magic happen

The bullies mock him for his unusual outfit.

 

What does the word 'mock' mean?

• On the other hand

• To imitate or make fun of someone or something

• To express disapproval of something strongly

• Neverending, without an end or limit

She always maintains a positive outlook on life, regardless of the challenges she faces.

 

What does the word 'positive' mean?

• Something good or optimistic

• To remember something from the past

• On the other hand

• To greatly admire and respect someone

The jury decided to condemn the defendant to life in prison.

 

What does the word 'condemn' mean?

• Nameless or unknown

• To remember something from the past

• To express disapproval of something strongly

• A word for very stormy or turbulent

The police managed to subdue the suspect after a prolonged chase.

 

What does the word 'subdue' mean?

• Words people say to make magic happen

• On the other hand

• To calm down or make less fierce

• Something good or optimistic