Vocabulary • Ch 1 - All Quiet on the Western Front • Context Clues

It took some time for her to accustom herself to the new routine.

 

What does the word 'accustom' mean?

• To make someone feel excited or worried

• To get used to something

• To make someone not want to do something

• The result or outcome of an action

Despite facing many setbacks, she continued to persist in her pursuit of her dreams.

 

What does the word 'persist' mean?

• To be clever and sly

• To confuse or mix up something

• To keep trying even when it's hard

• To create or write something, like music or a story

We had to wait in a long queue to enter the concert.

 

What does the word 'queue' mean?

• A line of people waiting for something

• To get used to something

• To feel confused or puzzled

• A limited amount of food or supplies

She decided to compose a beautiful symphony for the orchestra.

 

What does the word 'compose' mean?

• To create or write something, like music or a story

• A line of people waiting for something

• To signal or call someone over

• A rule or limit that keeps you from doing something

The consequence of his actions led to severe consequences for his career.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• The result or outcome of an action

• To get used to something

• To signal or call someone over

• A limited amount of food or supplies

During the war, everyone had to ration their food and supplies.

 

What does the word 'ration' mean?

• A limited amount of food or supplies

• To make someone not want to do something

• A rule or limit that keeps you from doing something

• Clever and smart in making decisions

The peasant worked tirelessly in the fields to support his family.

 

What does the word 'peasant' mean?

• A line of people waiting for something

• To argue or disagree about something

• To feel confused or puzzled

• A farmer who lives in the countryside

She made a conscious effort to eat healthier.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• To feel confused or puzzled

• Aware of what is happening around you

• To be clever and sly

• To make someone not want to do something

The warning signs were intended to deter trespassers.

 

What does the word 'deter' mean?

• To make someone not want to do something

• To be clever and sly

• To create or write something, like music or a story

• A line of people waiting for something

The protesters sought to agitate the government by organizing a massive rally.

 

What does the word 'agitate' mean?

• A limited amount of food or supplies

• To argue or disagree about something

• To make someone not want to do something

• To make someone feel excited or worried