Vocabulary • Ch 17 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets • Context Clues

She tried to trace her family history but found very little information.

 

What does the word 'trace' mean?

• To feel confused or puzzled

• To keep something safe and protected

• A very small amount or sign of something

• A sharp, curved claw on a bird's foot

It is important to preserve nature to protect the environment for future generations.

 

What does the word 'preserve' mean?

• To keep something safe and protected

• To say or repeat something out loud

• To leave or abandon someone or something

• Calm and peaceful

She chose to confide in her best friend about her secret.

 

What does the word 'confide' mean?

• A very small amount or sign of something

• To tell a secret or personal information

• To say or repeat something out loud

• To get rid of something

They signed a contract to ensure their partnership was legally binding.

 

What does the word 'contract' mean?

• An agreement that is written and agreed upon

• To keep something safe and protected

• A very small amount or sign of something

• To feel confused or puzzled

After decluttering, she decided to dispose of the items she no longer needed.

 

What does the word 'dispose' mean?

• To tell a secret or personal information

• To say or repeat something out loud

• To get rid of something

• Calm and peaceful

He decided to forsake his old life and start anew.

 

What does the word 'forsake' mean?

• To leave or abandon someone or something

• To feel confused or puzzled

• To keep something safe and protected

• Calm and peaceful

The confusing math problem continued to perplex the students.

 

What does the word 'perplex' mean?

• To feel confused or puzzled

• To tell a secret or personal information

• To get rid of something

• Calm and peaceful

The lake was placid, reflecting the serene beauty of the surrounding mountains.

 

What does the word 'placid' mean?

• To get rid of something

• A sharp, curved claw on a bird's foot

• Calm and peaceful

• A very small amount or sign of something

The bird of prey clutched its prey tightly in its sharp talons.

 

What does the word 'talon' mean?

• A sharp, curved claw on a bird's foot

• To become smaller or decrease gradually

• To tell a secret or personal information

• Calm and peaceful

The water supply continues to dwindle due to the ongoing drought.

 

What does the word 'dwindle' mean?

• To become smaller or decrease gradually

• To say or repeat something out loud

• Calm and peaceful

• A very small amount or sign of something