Vocabulary • Ch 8 - And Then There Were None • Context Clues

The beauty of the landscape left us in sheer awe.

 

What does the word 'sheer' mean?

• Very steep or almost completely vertical

• Friendly and kind

• Sneaky or secretly doing something

• To be tangled or twisted together

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

His dubious excuse for being late was met with skepticism.

 

What does the word 'dubious' mean?

• Not believing or doubtful

• Not showing any feelings or emotions

• Acting modestly and not expecting attention

• Not sure if it's trustworthy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She cast a furtive glance in his direction, hoping he wouldn't notice.

 

What does the word 'furtive' mean?

• Not believing or doubtful

• Sneaky or secretly doing something

• Friendly and kind

• Completely lacking or without something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She looked at him with an incredulous expression when he told her the outrageous story.

 

What does the word 'incredulous' mean?

• Something that is pointless or useless

• Not sure if it's trustworthy

• Feeling scared or worried about something happening

• Not believing or doubtful

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She had a strong aversion to spiders and would scream whenever she saw one.

 

What does the word 'aversion' mean?

• To be tangled or twisted together

• Not believing or doubtful

• Strong feeling of not liking something

• Showing disrespect or rudeness, not polite

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She had a friendly countenance and greeted everyone with a smile.

 

What does the word 'countenance' mean?

• Showing disrespect or rudeness, not polite

• Not sure if it's trustworthy

• Not showing any feelings or emotions

• The way someone's face looks

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The room was devoid of any furniture.

 

What does the word 'devoid' mean?

• Feeling scared or worried about something happening

• Someone or something that inspires creativity

• Completely lacking or without something

• The state of being completely forgotten

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

It was futile to try and convince him otherwise.

 

What does the word 'futile' mean?

• Completely lacking or without something

• The state of being completely forgotten

• Strong feeling of not liking something

• Something that is pointless or useless

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She had a genial disposition that made everyone feel comfortable in her presence.

 

What does the word 'genial' mean?

• Sneaky or secretly doing something

• Friendly and kind

• Showing disrespect or rudeness, not polite

• Not showing any feelings or emotions

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Despite the chaos around him, he remained impassive, showing no emotion.

 

What does the word 'impassive' mean?

• Something that is pointless or useless

• Showing disrespect or rudeness, not polite

• Not showing any feelings or emotions

• Acting modestly and not expecting attention

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4