Vocabulary • Ch 2 - Into the Wild • Context Clues

The hiker marveled at the massive glacier as it slowly moved down the mountainside.

 

What does the word 'glacier' mean?

• A large mass of ice on land

• Giving a feeling that something bad will happen

• Something that doesn't fit together well

• Something abandoned or in poor condition

The artist will render a beautiful painting.

 

What does the word 'render' mean?

• A large mass of ice on land

• A person who travels to a holy place

• To make or provide (something) in a specified way

• To leave out or not include

The heavy rain caused a torrent of water to flow down the street.

 

What does the word 'torrent' mean?

• Never making mistakes or being wrong

• A strong and fast-flowing stream of water

• A protective wall around a castle

• Quick and not paying much attention

The pilgrim walked along the ancient winding path, carrying only a small bag.

 

What does the word 'pilgrim' mean?

• Speaking or writing without using many words

• A protective wall around a castle

• Something that doesn't fit together well

• A person who travels to a holy place

The abandoned house stood in the desolate neighborhood.

 

What does the word 'desolate' mean?

• Having no point or purpose

• Something abandoned or in poor condition

• Something that is different or unusual

• Empty, lonely, and sad place