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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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