Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets • Context Clues

The little puppy cowered in fear during the thunderstorm.

 

What does the word 'cower' mean?

• To shrink back in fear or anxiety

• A total mess or disaster

• Something that takes your attention away

• Very unhappy or unfortunate

The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was audible from miles away.

 

What does the word 'audible' mean?

• Able to be heard

• To be cheerful and lively in manner

• To shrink back in fear or anxiety

• A large house with a big farm

The magician used a clever diversion to distract the audience while he performed his tricks.

 

What does the word 'diversion' mean?

• Something that takes your attention away

• Random or without careful planning

• To make someone believe something false

• A total mess or disaster

She walked down the street with a jaunty stride, full of confidence and energy.

 

What does the word 'jaunty' mean?

• To be cheerful and lively in manner

• A large house with a big farm

• A quiet feeling or message in something

• Random or without careful planning

The books on the shelf were arranged in a haphazard manner.

 

What does the word 'haphazard' mean?

• A quiet feeling or message in something

• Able to be heard

• Random or without careful planning

• To be cheerful and lively in manner