Vocabulary • Ch 3 - A Christmas Carol • Context Clues

She made a conscious effort to live a healthier lifestyle.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• To get involved or participate in something

• However

• Word: Dispel Meaning: To make something go away or disappear

• Aware of what is happening around you

She decided to engage in a conversation with her neighbor.

 

What does the word 'engage' mean?

• To grow and take care of plants

• To ask someone for something very sincerely

• Easily believes things without much evidence

• To get involved or participate in something

She was tired, nevertheless she continued to work hard.

 

What does the word 'nevertheless' mean?

• The clothing that someone is wearing

• However

• To find or discover something by investigating

• A place where someone lives

She loves dancing; however, she didn't get the lead role in the ballet.

 

What does the word 'however' mean?

• To grow and take care of plants

• To compare differences and opposite qualities

• But or nevertheless

• To find or discover something by investigating

The detective found a trace of fingerprints at the crime scene.

 

What does the word 'trace' mean?

• Not positive

• Wise person who gives good advice

• To find or discover something by investigating

• However

The detective found a trace of evidence at the crime scene.

 

What does the word 'trace' mean?

• A small mark or sign left behind

• Aware of what is happening around you

• A safe place to go for protection

• To compare differences and opposite qualities

She carefully locked up her dwelling before leaving for vacation.

 

What does the word 'dwelling' mean?

• A small mark or sign left behind

• A place where someone lives

• Aware of what is happening around you

• To grow and take care of plants

I beseech you to reconsider your decision.

 

What does the word 'beseech' mean?

• To find or discover something by investigating

• Wise person who gives good advice

• To ask someone for something very sincerely

• Word: Dispel Meaning: To make something go away or disappear

She dedicated years to cultivate her passion for gardening, and now her backyard is a beautiful oasis.

 

What does the word 'cultivate' mean?

• A safe place to go for protection

• To grow and take care of plants

• Not positive

• The smallest building block of matter

She was so credulous that she believed every word he said.

 

What does the word 'credulous' mean?

• Easily believes things without much evidence

• A safe place to go for protection

• To ask someone for something very sincerely

• To get involved or participate in something