Vocabulary • Ch 44-04 - The Diary of a Young Girl • Context Clues

Contrary to expectations, she decided to cancel the event.

 

What does the word 'contrary to' mean?

• The opposite or different from

• To evaluate or determine the value of something

• A short piece of music between acts

• Busy or occupied with something

She was engaged in a deep conversation with her friend.

 

What does the word 'engaged' mean?

• To evaluate or determine the value of something

• A serious illness transmitted by mosquitoes

• Having a lot or many of something

• Busy or occupied with something

The soldiers fought to liberate the oppressed peoples from their captors.

 

What does the word 'liberate' mean?

• To set free from a restraint

• To be forced to leave one's home

• Unable to read or write correctly

• To move back or go away

The farmer's hard work and dedication yielded a bountiful harvest.

 

What does the word 'yield' mean?

• To give or produce something

• Someone who lives in a place

• To stop or prevent something from happening

• To find or uncover something hidden

The expert appraise the artwork before making a purchase offer.

 

What does the word 'appraise' mean?

• To evaluate or determine the value of something

• The opposite or different from

• A serious illness transmitted by mosquitoes

• Very brave, bold, or daring