Vocabulary • Ch 1 - Into the Wild • Context Clues

She always maintains a positive attitude, no matter the circumstances.

 

What does the word 'positive' mean?

• But, on the other hand, or nevertheless

• The extreme or huge size of something

• Something that is good or beneficial

• Producing loud and deep sounds

The group of friends found a congenial spot by the beach to relax and enjoy each other's company.

 

What does the word 'congenial' mean?

• But, on the other hand, or nevertheless

• Producing loud and deep sounds

• To convince someone not to do something

• Friendly and easy to get along with

The condition of the building continued to deteriorate over time.

 

What does the word 'deteriorate' mean?

• Friendly and easy to get along with

• To get worse or decline in condition

• Producing loud and deep sounds

• But, on the other hand, or nevertheless

The jagged rock protruded from the ground, creating a potential hazard for hikers.

 

What does the word 'protrude' mean?

• Producing loud and deep sounds

• The border or edge of a place

• To stick out or extend past something

• To keep trying and not give up

The pioneers ventured into the untamed frontier in search of new opportunities.

 

What does the word 'frontier' mean?

• But, on the other hand, or nevertheless

• Something that is good or beneficial

• To convince someone not to do something

• The border or edge of a place

I tried to dissuade him from making a rash decision.

 

What does the word 'dissuade' mean?

• To keep trying and not give up

• To convince someone not to do something

• Friendly and easy to get along with

• Producing loud and deep sounds

The enormity of the disaster left everyone in shock.

 

What does the word 'enormity' mean?

• The border or edge of a place

• The extreme or huge size of something

• Friendly and easy to get along with

• A quick and sharp reply to someone

She responded with a clever retort, shutting down the argument.

 

What does the word 'retort' mean?

• To convince someone not to do something

• The extreme or huge size of something

• Friendly and easy to get along with

• A quick and sharp reply to someone

The singer's voice was incredibly sonorous, filling the concert hall with its rich and resonant tones.

 

What does the word 'sonorous' mean?

• To stick out or extend past something

• The border or edge of a place

• Producing loud and deep sounds

• But, on the other hand, or nevertheless

They need to insulate the attic to retain heat.

 

What does the word 'insulate' mean?

• Producing loud and deep sounds

• A quick and sharp reply to someone

• To keep trying and not give up

• To keep something warm or cold