Vocabulary • Ch 9 - The Giver • Context Clues

She always speaks in a direct and straightforward manner.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To guide or show the way

• A whole part of something

• Something that seems true or visible

• To make someone do something

She wanted to go out; however, it started to rain.

 

What does the word 'however' mean?

• But

• The greatest or highest level or limit

• To let someone know about something

• A whole part of something

She sent a message to notify everyone about the change in the meeting time.

 

What does the word 'notify' mean?

• Something that seems true or visible

• To let someone know about something

• But

• To guide or show the way

The students expressed their dismay over the canceled field trip.

 

What does the word 'dismay' mean?

• Extremely painful or unbearable

• To ask for something officially or formally

• The greatest or highest level or limit

• Feeling upset, sad, or worried

The office manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.

 

What does the word 'requisition' mean?

• A whole part of something

• To ask for something officially or formally

• Feeling upset, sad, or worried

• To add or attach something extra