Vocabulary • Ch 43-07 - The Diary of a Young Girl • Context Clues

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

 

What does the word 'approach' mean?

• Something that doesn't last very long

• Adjusted to be less extreme or intense

• A lot of loud and confusing noise

• The way you do something or go near something

The argument escalated into a petty dispute over a misplaced pen.

 

What does the word 'petty' mean?

• Being upset over small, unimportant things

• Not taking any sides or choosing

• A long and scolding speech or lecture

• A very heavy rainstorm or flood

She stood with crossed arms and an indignant expression on her face.

 

What does the word 'indignant' mean?

• Something that takes your attention away

• Happening all the time, never-ending

• Feeling angry about something that is unfair or wrong

• Being rude or disrespectful

Going to the park was a great diversion from our busy schedules.

 

What does the word 'diversion' mean?

• Saying one thing but doing another

• Something that takes your attention away

• Happening all the time, never-ending

• A lot of loud and confusing noise

The moment of happiness was fleeting, disappearing as quickly as it had come.

 

What does the word 'fleeting' mean?

• To show or depict someone or something

• Something that doesn't last very long

• Adjusted to be less extreme or intense

• The way you do something or go near something