Vocabulary • Ch 3.2 - Romeo and Juliet • Context Clues

The kingdom decided to banish the traitor from their lands.

 

What does the word 'banish' mean?

• To pretend or hide true feelings

• To send away or get rid of

• Very sad or gloomy

• Opposite or completely different from something

The endless meetings made the workday feel so tedious.

 

What does the word 'tedious' mean?

• Something very holy or godlike

• Boring and taking a long time

• A long, legless reptile

• To pretend or hide true feelings

The weather forecast predicts a dismal day with heavy rain and strong winds.

 

What does the word 'dismal' mean?

• Very sad or gloomy

• Opposite or completely different from something

• Speaking or writing in a clear and persuasive way

• Having strong feelings of love and affection

The venomous serpent hissed menacingly as it slithered through the tall grass.

 

What does the word 'serpent' mean?

• To pretend or hide true feelings

• Having strong feelings of love and affection

• Very sad or gloomy

• A long, legless reptile

She delivered an eloquent speech that moved the entire audience.

 

What does the word 'eloquent' mean?

• Speaking or writing in a clear and persuasive way

• Very sad or gloomy

• To send away or get rid of

• Having strong feelings of love and affection