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?

• The way you do something or go near something

• Adjusted to be less extreme or intense

• Not taking any sides or choosing

• Feeling angry about something that is unfair or wrong

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

 

What does the word 'petty' mean?

• The way you do something or go near something

• Very angry or extremely mad

• Saying one thing but doing another

• Being upset over small, unimportant things

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

 

What does the word 'indignant' mean?

• Saying one thing but doing another

• To let go or give up something

• Feeling angry about something that is unfair or wrong

• To strongly dislike or hate someone/something

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

 

What does the word 'diversion' mean?

• Adjusted to be less extreme or intense

• A very heavy rainstorm or flood

• A long and scolding speech or lecture

• Something that takes your attention away

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

 

What does the word 'fleeting' mean?

• To let go or give up something

• Something that doesn't last very long

• Adjusted to be less extreme or intense

• Being upset over small, unimportant things

I despise the way she treats others with disrespect.

 

What does the word 'despise' mean?

• Very angry or extremely mad

• The main idea or point

• To show or depict someone or something

• To strongly dislike or hate someone/something

The mediator ensured that both parties remained neutral during the negotiation process.

 

What does the word 'neutral' mean?

• Very angry or extremely mad

• Not taking any sides or choosing

• To let go or give up something

• A long and scolding speech or lecture

She skillfully portrayed the complex emotions of her character in the play.

 

What does the word 'portray' mean?

• To show or depict someone or something

• Not taking any sides or choosing

• Feeling sad and lonely, without hope

• A lot of loud and confusing noise

The heavy rain caused a deluge of water to flood the streets.

 

What does the word 'deluge' mean?

• Saying one thing but doing another

• A very heavy rainstorm or flood

• The main idea or point

• Being rude or disrespectful

She felt forlorn after receiving the rejection letter.

 

What does the word 'forlorn' mean?

• Feeling sad and lonely, without hope

• Something that takes your attention away

• Happening all the time, never-ending

• To show or depict someone or something