Vocabulary • Ch 7 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets • Context Clues

The government attempted to suppress the information from reaching the public.

 

What does the word 'suppress' mean?

• Friendly and kind

• To disturb or bother someone or something

• To send away or make someone leave

• To prevent, stop or control something from happening

She handed in her resignation letter after years of dissatisfaction at the company.

 

What does the word 'resignation' mean?

• Being unable to move or feel

• To look at someone angrily or fiercely

• Being in a dazed or confused state

• To quit or give up on something

She wanted to take a vacation; however, she couldn't afford to.

 

What does the word 'however' mean?

• It means "but" or "on the other hand."

• To hate or strongly dislike someone/something

• Being in a dazed or confused state

• Easily irritated or quick to anger

She looked incredulous when she heard the outrageous story.

 

What does the word 'incredulous' mean?

• Very annoyed or frustrated

• To create or invent something new

• To hate or strongly dislike someone/something

• Not easily believing something is true

She watched in bemused amusement as the dog performed tricks.

 

What does the word 'bemused' mean?

• To send away or make someone leave

• Confused or puzzled about something

• To quit or give up on something

• Changing one's mind or feelings easily