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?

• Happening without a plan or order

• To jump or move quickly with energy

• Having a crazy or deranged mind

• A person who did something wrong

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

 

What does the word 'contradict' mean?

• Very annoyed or frustrated with something

• To say the opposite of something

• Happening without a plan or order

• Not quick to understand or perceive

The consequences of his actions were severe.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• To say the opposite of something

• Having a crazy or deranged mind

• Someone or something that is unknown or unnamed

• The result or effect of an action

The hiker was bound for the summit of the mountain.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• To say the opposite of something

• Stretched or pulled tight

• In this way

• 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 interrupt and say something quickly