Vocabulary • Ch 20 - Holes • Context Clues

The snake injected its venom into its prey, paralyzing it.

 

What does the word 'venom' mean?

• Poisonous substance produced by certain animals

• Something that is poisonous or harmful

• Very intense physical or emotional pain

• To express strong disapproval or punishment

The toxic waste was safely disposed of by the specialized team.

 

What does the word 'toxic' mean?

• To express strong disapproval or punishment

• To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort

• Poisonous substance produced by certain animals

• Something that is poisonous or harmful

The floodwaters slowly recede, revealing the damage left behind.

 

What does the word 'recede' mean?

• Very intense physical or emotional pain

• To move or go back or away

• To express strong disapproval or punishment

• Poisonous substance produced by certain animals

The judge will condemn the criminal to a lifetime in prison.

 

What does the word 'condemn' mean?

• Very intense physical or emotional pain

• To move or go back or away

• To express strong disapproval or punishment

• To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort

She crumpled to the floor, clutching her chest in agony.

 

What does the word 'agony' mean?

• Poisonous substance produced by certain animals

• To move or go back or away

• Something that is poisonous or harmful

• Very intense physical or emotional pain