Vocabulary • Ch 14 - And Then There Were None • Context Clues

She was not inclined to accept the invitation.

 

What does the word 'inclined' mean?

• Being clever or sly in a sneaky way

• Leaning or tending to do something

• Very clever, quick to notice things

• A number that can divide another number evenly

She tried to conjure up an image of her childhood home.

 

What does the word 'conjure' mean?

• To think deeply and carefully

• Not giving up easily

• Very clever, quick to notice things

• To make something appear using magic

She used her cunning to outsmart her opponents.

 

What does the word 'cunning' mean?

• To make fun of someone or something

• A funny play or show

• Being clever or sly in a sneaky way

• Very clever, quick to notice things

The cost of living is a major factor in deciding where to live.

 

What does the word 'factor' mean?

• A number that can divide another number evenly

• To make something appear using magic

• To attack or strongly criticize someone or something

• Very clever, quick to notice things

The angry mob began to assail the building, throwing rocks and setting fires.

 

What does the word 'assail' mean?

• Able to be heard

• To attack or strongly criticize someone or something

• A number that can divide another number evenly

• Leaning or tending to do something

The detective's astute observations helped him solve the case quickly.

 

What does the word 'astute' mean?

• To think deeply and carefully

• Very clever, quick to notice things

• To have a hint or slight color

• Wise or clever

The sound of the waves crashing on the shore was clearly audible from a distance.

 

What does the word 'audible' mean?

• Wise or clever

• Able to be heard

• Not giving up easily

• Leaning or tending to do something

Despite numerous setbacks, she remained dogged in her pursuit of success.

 

What does the word 'dogged' mean?

• Not giving up easily

• To have a hint or slight color

• A number that can divide another number evenly

• A funny play or show

The play was a hilarious farce filled with mistaken identities and slapstick comedy.

 

What does the word 'farce' mean?

• A funny play or show

• To think deeply and carefully

• Able to be heard

• To have a hint or slight color

She took a moment to ponder the question before giving her answer.

 

What does the word 'ponder' mean?

• Very clever, quick to notice things

• Wise or clever

• To think deeply and carefully

• To make something appear using magic