Vocabulary • Ch 1.1 - Things Fall Apart • Context Clues

The country descended into anarchy after the overthrow of the government.

 

What does the word 'anarchy' mean?

• To become less active or intense

• Approval or praise for something done well

• A situation where there is no order or authority

• Happening without interruption or stopping

They reached an accord on the terms of the agreement.

 

What does the word 'accord' mean?

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• To agree or be in harmony

• Clever and tricky in a sneaky way

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

"A watched pot never boils.".

 

What does the word 'proverb' mean?

• Complicated and detailed, not simple

• Difficult to understand because it's secret

• To become less active or intense

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

The storm began to subside, and the winds gradually calmed down.

 

What does the word 'subside' mean?

• Something interesting or impressive to watch

• To become less active or intense

• Looking tired, thin, and exhausted

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

The protestors planned to agitate the government by organizing a large demonstration.

 

What does the word 'agitate' mean?

• Happening without interruption or stopping

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• Looking tired, thin, and exhausted

• To make someone feel upset or frustrated

She delved into the esoteric teachings of ancient mystics.

 

What does the word 'esoteric' mean?

• Looking tired, thin, and exhausted

• Difficult to understand because it's secret

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• A situation where there is no order or authority

The room was filled with mirth as the comedian's jokes had everyone laughing uncontrollably.

 

What does the word 'mirth' mean?

• To agree or be in harmony

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• Sad or mournful in a whiny way

• Not good at saving or planning

He displayed his martial arts prowess during the tournament.

 

What does the word 'prowess' mean?

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• Not good at saving or planning

• Complicated and detailed, not simple

• To become less active or intense

The rain fell continuously throughout the day.

 

What does the word 'continuous' mean?

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• To deeply respect and admire someone/something

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

• Happening without interruption or stopping

She looked haggard after pulling an all-nighter.

 

What does the word 'haggard' mean?

• Looking tired, thin, and exhausted

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• Not good at saving or planning

• To participate or be involved in something