Vocabulary • Ch 6 - Lord of the Flies • Context Clues

I wanted to see the movie, however, I was unable to get tickets.

 

What does the word 'however' mean?

• But or on the other hand

• Never-ending

• Embroid: Getting caught up in a messy situation

• Shaking or trembling, feeling nervous or scared

Her voice was tremulous as she described the terrifying experience.

 

What does the word 'tremulous' mean?

• To feel really happy and excited

• To really want something very much

• Not clear or easy to understand

• Shaking or trembling, feeling nervous or scared

She could not help but yearn for him every day.

 

What does the word 'yearn' mean?

• Shy or lacking confidence in oneself

• To really want something very much

• To feel really happy and excited

• To be the basis or foundation of something

They couldn't help but exult over their victory.

 

What does the word 'exult' mean?

• Not giving up or stopping

• To feel really happy and excited

• A deep and wide gap or hole

• To be the basis or foundation of something

The hikers carefully crossed the treacherous chasm to reach the other side.

 

What does the word 'chasm' mean?

• A deep and wide gap or hole

• To really want something very much

• To feel really happy and excited

• Never-ending