Vocabulary • Ch 9 - All Quiet on the Western Front • Context Clues

The woman's laughter sounded demented as she roamed the abandoned asylum halls.

 

What does the word 'demented' mean?

• To make someone less angry or upset

• A person who did something wrong

• A summary of something, like a book

• Having a crazy or deranged mind

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She tried to contradict his statement, but he stuck to his story.

 

What does the word 'contradict' mean?

• Having a crazy or deranged mind

• To say the opposite of something

• Feeling sorry or regret for something

• The result or effect of an action

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The consequences of his actions were severe.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• Having a crazy or deranged mind

• A person who did something wrong

• Feeling sorry or regret for something

• The result or effect of an action

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The hiker was bound for the summit of the mountain.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• To make someone less angry or upset

• A summary of something, like a book

• A person who did something wrong

• To jump or move quickly with energy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The rain stopped, thus allowing us to continue our outdoor activities.

 

What does the word 'thus' mean?

• In this way

• The result or effect of an action

• Stretched or pulled tight

• To praise or honor someone highly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The storm will gradually subside in the next few hours.

 

What does the word 'subside' mean?

• Not quick to understand or perceive

• To become less strong or intense

• To interrupt and say something quickly

• Very annoyed or frustrated with something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She maintained a pretense of being interested in the conversation while her mind wandered elsewhere.

 

What does the word 'pretense' mean?

• To say the opposite of something

• To jump or move quickly with energy

• Acting like something is true

• Very annoyed or frustrated with something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The cost of living is a significant factor in determining where people choose to reside.

 

What does the word 'factor' mean?

• A number that can divide evenly into another number

• To become less strong or intense

• Feeling sorry or regret for something

• In this way

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The author of the article wished to remain anonymous.

 

What does the word 'anonymous' mean?

• Happening without a plan or order

• The result or effect of an action

• Someone or something that is unknown or unnamed

• Knowing right from wrong in your heart

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The team's victory was enough to exalt their spirits and bring pride to their city.

 

What does the word 'exalt' mean?

• To praise or honor someone highly

• To become less strong or intense

• In this way

• Very annoyed or frustrated with something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4