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?

• To guide or point something in a specific way

• Despite something, without being affected by it

• To express strong disapproval or judgment

• Difficult to see or understand

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

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To guide or point something in a specific way

• Difficult to see or understand

• Extremely ugly or unpleasant in appearance

• A place to conduct scientific experiments

She could perceive a hint of disappointment in his voice.

 

What does the word 'perceive' mean?

• Difficult to see or understand

• To notice or become aware of something

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

• A place to conduct scientific experiments

The judge will condemn the criminal to a life sentence.

 

What does the word 'condemn' mean?

• See-through

• To express strong disapproval or judgment

• To make someone know or familiar

• To guide or point something in a specific way

Her explanation was sufficient to convince the jury.

 

What does the word 'sufficient' mean?

• Enough for what you need

• Difficult to see or understand

• A very deep hole or pit

• To make someone curious and interested

She displayed apathy towards the outcome of the election.

 

What does the word 'apathy' mean?

• To make someone know or familiar

• See-through

• To make someone curious and interested

• Not caring or showing interest in something

She cast a furtive glance at her phone to check the time.

 

What does the word 'furtive' mean?

• To make someone do something

• To notice or become aware of something

• To guide or point something in a specific way

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

The employee had to grovel for forgiveness after making a major mistake.

 

What does the word 'grovel' mean?

• To express strong disapproval or judgment

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

• To beg or plead on the ground

• A place to conduct scientific experiments

The book was filled with obscure symbols that were difficult to decipher.

 

What does the word 'obscure' mean?

• To make someone know or familiar

• A very deep hole or pit

• Difficult to see or understand

• A place to conduct scientific experiments

She wanted to acquaint herself with the new neighborhood.

 

What does the word 'acquaint' mean?

• Enough for what you need

• To make someone know or familiar

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

• A place to conduct scientific experiments