Vocabulary • Ch 12 - All Quiet on the Western Front • Context Clues

The sunset painted the sky with divine hues of orange and pink.

 

What does the word 'divine' mean?

• To describe something as godlike or heavenly

• A big change or a complete turnaround

• To bring under control or conquer

• Extra or unnecessary, not needed

Her excessive decorations were considered superfluous and unnecessary.

 

What does the word 'superfluous' mean?

• Extra or unnecessary, not needed

• To describe something as godlike or heavenly

• To bring under control or conquer

• Feeling very sad or upset

The students expressed their dismay upon receiving their failing grades.

 

What does the word 'dismay' mean?

• Feeling very sad or upset

• To bring under control or conquer

• A big change or a complete turnaround

• To describe something as godlike or heavenly

The officers were able to subdue the suspect and bring him into custody.

 

What does the word 'subdue' mean?

• Extra or unnecessary, not needed

• A big change or a complete turnaround

• To bring under control or conquer

• Feeling very sad or upset

The country underwent a revolution, resulting in significant political and social changes.

 

What does the word 'revolution' mean?

• To describe something as godlike or heavenly

• To bring under control or conquer

• A big change or a complete turnaround

• Extra or unnecessary, not needed