Vocabulary • Ch 3 - The Giver • Context Clues

The atmosphere in the courtroom was solemn as the verdict was read.

 

What does the word 'solemn' mean?

• To show or point the way

• Very serious and not cheerful

• To get rid of something properly

• To collect and store a large amount

I want to acknowledge all the hard work you have put into this project.

 

What does the word 'acknowledge' mean?

• To get rid of something properly

• To show that you know something

• Enough or just the right amount

• To show or point the way

She was conscious of every detail in the room.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• Enough or just the right amount

• To show or point the way

• To confuse or puzzle someone

• Aware of what is happening around you

Please direct all inquiries to our customer service department.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To confuse or puzzle someone

• To show or point the way

• Being cranky or easily annoyed

• Feeling sorry or regretful about something

The complex instructions bewildered him, leaving him unsure of what to do next.

 

What does the word 'bewilder' mean?

• To show or point the way

• Being cranky or easily annoyed

• To confuse or puzzle someone

• Feeling sorry or regretful about something

The evidence presented was sufficient to prove his guilt.

 

What does the word 'sufficient' mean?

• To get rid of something properly

• Enough or just the right amount

• Being cranky or easily annoyed

• Aware of what is happening around you

He decided to dispose of his old furniture and buy new ones.

 

What does the word 'dispose' mean?

• To get rid of something properly

• To confuse or puzzle someone

• Enough or just the right amount

• Feeling sorry or regretful about something

She became petulant when she didn't get her way.

 

What does the word 'petulant' mean?

• Not easily noticed or distinctive

• Being cranky or easily annoyed

• To confuse or puzzle someone

• To show that you know something

She felt deep remorse for her actions and apologized sincerely.

 

What does the word 'remorse' mean?

• To get rid of something properly

• Aware of what is happening around you

• Being cranky or easily annoyed

• Feeling sorry or regretful about something

The squirrel buried its acorns in a hidden hoard for the winter.

 

What does the word 'hoard' mean?

• To get rid of something properly

• To collect and store a large amount

• To confuse or puzzle someone

• Feeling sorry or regretful about something