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 participate or be involved in something

• Clever and tricky in a sneaky way

• About to happen or occur soon

• A situation where there is no order or authority

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

They reached an accord on the terms of the agreement.

 

What does the word 'accord' mean?

• To agree or be in harmony

• A situation where there is no order or authority

• To make someone feel upset or frustrated

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

"A watched pot never boils.".

 

What does the word 'proverb' mean?

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• Happening without interruption or stopping

• A wise saying that teaches a lesson

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.K.7

CCSS.RL.1.7

CCSS.RL.K.7

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

 

What does the word 'subside' mean?

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• A situation where there is no order or authority

• To become less active or intense

• To agree or be in harmony

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

 

What does the word 'agitate' mean?

• To make someone feel upset or frustrated

• To deeply respect and admire someone/something

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• Sad or mournful in a whiny way

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She delved into the esoteric teachings of ancient mystics.

 

What does the word 'esoteric' mean?

• To make someone feel upset or frustrated

• Happening without interruption or stopping

• Sad or mournful in a whiny way

• Difficult to understand because it's secret

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

 

What does the word 'mirth' mean?

• To participate or be involved in something

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• To agree or be in harmony

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He displayed his martial arts prowess during the tournament.

 

What does the word 'prowess' mean?

• Clever and tricky in a sneaky way

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• To agree or be in harmony

• A wild and noisy chaos or uproar

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The rain fell continuously throughout the day.

 

What does the word 'continuous' mean?

• Happening without interruption or stopping

• To make someone feel upset or frustrated

• Exceptional skill or talent in something

• A situation where there is no order or authority

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She looked haggard after pulling an all-nighter.

 

What does the word 'haggard' mean?

• Looking tired, thin, and exhausted

• A wild and noisy chaos or uproar

• Feeling happy and laughing a lot

• To deeply respect and admire someone/something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4