Vocabulary • Ch 8 - All Quiet on the Western Front • Context Clues

She was determined to finish the race, notwithstanding the pain in her legs.

 

What does the word 'notwithstanding' mean?

• Extremely ugly or unpleasant in appearance

• Despite something, without being affected by it

• Word: Furtive Meaning: Sneaky or trying not to get caught

• A very deep hole or pit

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to direct the movie herself to ensure her vision was properly executed.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• Word: Furtive Meaning: Sneaky or trying not to get caught

• To express strong disapproval or judgment

• To guide or point something in a specific way

• Difficult to see or understand

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She could perceive a hint of disappointment in his voice.

 

What does the word 'perceive' mean?

• See-through

• Difficult to see or understand

• To notice or become aware of something

• Despite something, without being affected by it

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The judge will condemn the criminal to a life sentence.

 

What does the word 'condemn' mean?

• Enough for what you need

• To beg or plead on the ground

• To guide or point something in a specific way

• To express strong disapproval or judgment

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Her explanation was sufficient to convince the jury.

 

What does the word 'sufficient' mean?

• Word: Furtive Meaning: Sneaky or trying not to get caught

• To beg or plead on the ground

• Enough for what you need

• To make someone do something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4