Vocabulary • Ch 1 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets • Context Clues

The bullies would taunt him mercilessly, causing him great distress.

 

What does the word 'taunt' mean?

• To mock or tease someone rudely

• A quick look at something

• A different point of view

• To ask for something you want

She wanted to go out; however, it was raining heavily outside.

 

What does the word 'however' mean?

• Exact and accurate, with no mistakes

• Very big or huge in size

• But or on the other hand

• Having a strong desire to achieve something

She prefers sweet food, whereas on the other hand, he prefers savory.

 

What does the word 'on the other hand' mean?

• A different point of view

• Exact and accurate, with no mistakes

• But or on the other hand

• To ask for something you want

She used her cunning to outsmart her opponents.

 

What does the word 'cunning' mean?

• Very big or huge in size

• Being clever and sly, like a fox

• To mock or tease someone rudely

• Exact and accurate, with no mistakes

The lawyer made a passionate appeal to the jury for his client's innocence.

 

What does the word 'appeal' mean?

• Exact and accurate, with no mistakes

• Something that stays the same all the time

• Very big or huge in size

• To ask for something you want