Vocabulary • Ch 8 - Lord of the Flies • Context Clues

She made a conscious effort to recycle every day.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• Being aware of things around you

• The state of being holy or sacred

• A smart person who thinks a lot

• Being aware of yourself and your surroundings

She was conscious of the danger around her.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• To understand the value or importance of something

• Being aware of things around you

• Something that seems real but isn't

• To annoy or irritate someone

She tried her best to stifle her laughter during the serious meeting.

 

What does the word 'stifle' mean?

• Believing people are often selfish and dishonest

• To stop or hold back something

• To be very absorbed in thoughts

• To embarrass or make someone feel small

She received a stern rebuke from her boss for her unprofessional behavior.

 

What does the word 'rebuke' mean?

• Being aware of yourself and your surroundings

• To scold someone firmly and strongly

• Being shy or modest in appearance or behavior

• To embarrass or make someone feel small

She approached the situation with a cynical attitude, expecting the worst.

 

What does the word 'cynical' mean?

• Believing people are often selfish and dishonest

• The state of being holy or sacred

• To scold someone firmly and strongly

• To ask questions to gain information