Vocabulary • Ch 2 - And Then There Were None • Context Clues

The consequence of his actions was that he lost his job.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• The result of an action or event

• Something that limits or restricts something else

• Not to be trusted or relied on

• Having or showing a wish to do evil

She decided to take a new approach to solving the problem.

 

What does the word 'approach' mean?

• Related to home, family, or country

• Scary or evil in a hidden way

• The result of an action or event

• To come closer or get near something

She decided to inquire about the availability of tickets.

 

What does the word 'inquire' mean?

• The result of an action or event

• To be introduced or familiar with someone or something

• To ask questions to find out information

• Scary or evil in a hidden way

The shrewd businessman made a strategic investment that turned out to be highly profitable.

 

What does the word 'shrewd' mean?

• Very smart and clever in making decisions

• To go up or climb upward

• To ask questions to find out information

• Having or showing a wish to do evil

Attendees from various industries gather at the annual convention to showcase their latest innovations and network with like-minded professionals.

 

What does the word 'convention' mean?

• An agreed upon way to do something

• Having or showing a wish to do evil

• To come closer or get near something

• The result of an action or event

They conducted a surreptitious operation to gather information.

 

What does the word 'surreptitious' mean?

• Secret or sneaky

• To avoid or escape something or someone

• Making a firm and final choice

• To be introduced or familiar with someone or something

She decided to detach herself from the toxic relationship.

 

What does the word 'detach' mean?

• Very smart and clever in making decisions

• To remove or separate from something

• To go up or climb upward

• Secret or sneaky

The domestic cat is a popular pet choice for many people.

 

What does the word 'domestic' mean?

• To go up or climb upward

• Secret or sneaky

• To live or stay in a place

• Related to home, family, or country

The malevolent villain plotted to destroy the city.

 

What does the word 'malevolent' mean?

• Having or showing a wish to do evil

• The result of an action or event

• To be introduced or familiar with someone or something

• An agreed upon way to do something

She decided to acquaint herself with the new neighborhood by exploring its streets and meeting the locals.

 

What does the word 'acquaint' mean?

• The result of an action or event

• Having or showing a wish to do evil

• To be introduced or familiar with someone or something

• To live or stay in a place