Vocabulary • Ch Set 2 - Grade 7 • Context Clues

I couldn't help but cringe at his awkward attempt at humor.

 

What does the word 'cringe' mean?

• Feeling embarrassed or awkward about something

• Not doing anything or not active

• To give something in return for something else

• To not do something right away

The flight was delayed due to bad weather conditions.

 

What does the word 'delayed' mean?

• Very obvious or extremely noticeable wrongdoing

• When there is a lot of water vapor in the air

• To not do something right away

• Brave and courageous

Her description of the suspect was detailed and accurate.

 

What does the word 'description' mean?

• Feeling embarrassed or awkward about something

• Very obvious or extremely noticeable wrongdoing

• When there is a lot of water vapor in the air

• A detailed explanation or portrayal of something

His behavior at the party was disgraceful, causing embarrassment to everyone around him.

 

What does the word 'disgraceful' mean?

• Very shameful or dishonorable behavior

• How you feel about something

• Something that is not real

• A feeling of being treated unfairly

She studied economics in college and now works for a large financial institution.

 

What does the word 'economics' mean?

• Very shameful or dishonorable behavior

• A feeling of being treated unfairly

• When there is a lot of water vapor in the air

• The study of money and resources

Her face displayed a mix of emotions as she received the surprising news.

 

What does the word 'emotion' mean?

• No longer alive or existing

• To not do something right away

• A detailed explanation or portrayal of something

• How you feel about something

We had a chance encounter at the grocery store.

 

What does the word 'encounter' mean?

• How you feel about something

• A single event or part of a story

• To make up or create something

• To meet or come across someone or something

I'm excited to watch the next episode of my favorite TV show.

 

What does the word 'episode' mean?

• To give something in return for something else

• Happening or occurring often

• A single event or part of a story

• A feeling of being treated unfairly

We agreed to exchange items at the meeting.

 

What does the word 'exchange' mean?

• How you feel about something

• Not easy or convenient

• Talking about other people's private information

• To give something in return for something else

Some species of dinosaurs are believed to have gone extinct millions of years ago.

 

What does the word 'extinct' mean?

• Feeling embarrassed or awkward about something

• When there is a lot of water vapor in the air

• No longer alive or existing

• To not do something right away