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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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