Vocabulary • Ch 2.4 - Romeo and Juliet • Context Clues

They tried to devise a plan to solve the problem.

 

What does the word 'devise' mean?

• To come up with an idea or plan

• To cause pain, sadness, or suffering

• Speaking or writing in a wise and brief way

• The part of a story explaining things

She let out a heartfelt lament for the loss of her loved one.

 

What does the word 'lament' mean?

• The part of a story explaining things

• A word or phrase to greet someone

• To praise or express approval for someone

• To express deep sadness or grief

The teacher commended the student for their outstanding performance.

 

What does the word 'commend' mean?

• Living forever or never dying

• To praise or express approval for someone

• To trick or fool someone on purpose

• To cause pain, sadness, or suffering

Legends say that vampires are immortal beings who live forever.

 

What does the word 'immortal' mean?

• Living forever or never dying

• The comparison of two or more parts

• To cause pain, sadness, or suffering

• To trick or fool someone on purpose

The disease continued to afflict the small village.

 

What does the word 'afflict' mean?

• Speaking or writing in a wise and brief way

• To trick or fool someone on purpose

• To cause pain, sadness, or suffering

• Feeling limited or restricted