Vocabulary • Ch 10 - All Quiet on the Western Front • Context Clues

Despite the difficult circumstances, she managed to endure through the pain.

 

What does the word 'endure' mean?

• To keep going, even when it's hard

• Someone who doesn't believe in God

• A person who lives or stays somewhere

• A sudden, strong storm with rain

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

It is important to perceive the world from different perspectives in order to gain a better understanding.

 

What does the word 'perceive' mean?

• To notice or see something happening

• A person who lives or stays somewhere

• A place where sick or injured people go

• To avoid or escape something or someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The suspect attempted to evade capture by fleeing through a hidden passage.

 

What does the word 'evade' mean?

• To avoid or escape something or someone

• A line that goes across another line

• Walked with difficulty or a limp

• To grow or develop well and thrive

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to proffer her assistance to the charity event.

 

What does the word 'proffer' mean?

• To avoid or escape something or someone

• To offer or give something to someone

• To speak or sing in a rhythmic tone

• Very picky or fussy about small things

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Dispelling: The professor aimed to dispel misconceptions about the topic during the lecture.

 

What does the word 'dispel' mean?

• Dispelled: To make something go away or disappear

• Very picky or fussy about small things

• To avoid or escape something or someone

• To prevent or stop something from happening

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was known for her fastidious attention to detail, ensuring that everything was organized and perfect.

 

What does the word 'fastidious' mean?

• Dispelled: To make something go away or disappear

• A place where sick or injured people go

• Very picky or fussy about small things

• To speak or sing in a rhythmic tone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She took quick action to forestall any potential problems.

 

What does the word 'forestall' mean?

• To prevent or stop something from happening

• A person who lives or stays somewhere

• To grow or develop well and thrive

• To ask a lot of questions

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She dismissed the idea as heathen superstition.

 

What does the word 'heathen' mean?

• To notice or see something happening

• To offer or give something to someone

• Someone who doesn't believe in God

• A bad person who does mean things

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The detective will interrogate the suspect to gather information.

 

What does the word 'interrogate' mean?

• Walked with difficulty or a limp

• To speak or sing in a rhythmic tone

• Very picky or fussy about small things

• To ask a lot of questions

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She cast a surreptitious glance at the screen, hoping no one would notice.

 

What does the word 'surreptitious' mean?

• Very picky or fussy about small things

• A place where sick or injured people go

• Secretive or sneaky

• To avoid or escape something or someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4