Vocabulary • Ch 16 - Into the Wild • Context Clues

She had a unique perspective on the situation.

 

What does the word 'perspective' mean?

• To get rid of something properly

• How you see and understand things

• To speak or act honestly and directly

• Very happy or excited about something

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

It is important to preserve historical artifacts for future generations to appreciate and learn from.

 

What does the word 'preserve' mean?

• Something that happens or is observed

• Very happy or excited about something

• Extreme drop in body temperature

• To keep something safe or protected

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

It is important to preserve natural habitats for the protection of endangered species.

 

What does the word 'preserve' mean?

• To protect and keep something safe

• Something that happens or is observed

• Using few words to say something

• To speak or act honestly and directly

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Sarah made a prudent decision to save money instead of splurging on unnecessary purchases.

 

What does the word 'prudent' mean?

• Being careful and wise in decision-making

• Covering all possible details or options

• A statement that is always true

• Something that happens or is observed

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She spent hours ruminating on the decision before finally making up her mind.

 

What does the word 'ruminate' mean?

• To think deeply or ponder about something

• Something that happens or is observed

• To protect and keep something safe

• Covering all possible details or options

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

It is crucial to carefully consider all options before making a decision.

 

What does the word 'crucial' mean?

• Very happy or excited about something

• Very important or necessary

• A person from many different places

• Being careful and wise in decision-making

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She confidently asserted her opinion during the meeting.

 

What does the word 'assert' mean?

• To confidently state or declare something

• The most exciting or intense part

• A person from many different places

• To speak or act honestly and directly

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She was known for her candid remarks in interviews.

 

What does the word 'candid' mean?

• To get rid of something properly

• To speak or act honestly and directly

• Feeling or showing deep sadness or sorrow

• Carefree and happy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The northern lights are a natural phenomenon that are breathtaking to witness.

 

What does the word 'phenomenon' mean?

• Something that happens or is observed

• Covering all possible details or options

• The most exciting or intense part

• Using few words to say something

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

The mathematician stated the axiom without hesitation.

 

What does the word 'axiom' mean?

• To get rid of something properly

• To feel extremely happy or proud

• Very important or necessary

• A statement that is always true

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4