Vocabulary • Ch 6 - And Then There Were None • Context Clues

The conversation was fraught with tension and unease.

 

What does the word 'fraught' mean?

• To tie or fasten something tightly

• Filled with worry, anxiety, or tension

• Relating to the heart

• Easily annoyed or irritable

The black and white colors of the photograph create a stark contrast.

 

What does the word 'contrast' mean?

• Another choice or option for something

• Easily annoyed or irritable

• To compare differences between two things

• Hard to handle or control

The sheer size of the mountain was impressive.

 

What does the word 'sheer' mean?

• Difficulty in making a decision

• Filled with worry, anxiety, or tension

• A chance to show good behavior

• Very steep or almost straight up

She was bound by honor to keep her promise.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• To compare differences between two things

• To tie or fasten something tightly

• Wanting to hurt others or cause trouble

• The reason why someone does something

The hiker began to incline towards the summit of the mountain.

 

What does the word 'incline' mean?

• The guidance and care of a higher power

• When something happens opposite of expected

• To lean or slant to one side

• Filled with worry, anxiety, or tension

The detective sought to uncover the suspect's motive for the crime.

 

What does the word 'motive' mean?

• The reason why someone does something

• Relating to the heart

• Difficulty in making a decision

• Very steep or almost straight up

She spread malicious rumors about her co-worker.

 

What does the word 'malicious' mean?

• Wanting to hurt others or cause trouble

• To compare differences between two things

• Very angry and strong feeling

• The reason why someone does something

She decided to take the alternative route to avoid the traffic.

 

What does the word 'alternative' mean?

• Filled with worry, anxiety, or tension

• Another choice or option for something

• To tie or fasten something tightly

• An examination to find out why someone died

The teacher had to chastise the students for their disruptive behavior.

 

What does the word 'chastise' mean?

• When something happens opposite of expected

• Very small amount or quantity

• To scold or punish someone for bad behavior

• Very steep or almost straight up

The rain started just as I finished washing my car.

 

What does the word 'irony' mean?

• To scold or punish someone for bad behavior

• Difficulty in making a decision

• When something happens opposite of expected

• Very steep or almost straight up