Vocabulary • Ch Set 1 - Grade 12 • Context Clues

She made the decision to abjure her old habits and start fresh.

 

What does the word 'abjure' mean?

• To work together with others

• A feeling of friendship and togetherness

• To travel all the way around something

• To give up or renounce formally

The company reached the acme of success after years of hard work and dedication.

 

What does the word 'acme' mean?

• The highest point or peak

• A feeling of friendship and togetherness

• Very old or outdated

• To hope and work towards something

She was adamant about not changing her mind.

 

What does the word 'adamant' mean?

• To include or contain as parts

• Refusing to change one's mind or opinion

• Relating to the sky or outer space

• Very old or outdated

The comments made by the politician were considered anathema to his supporters.

 

What does the word 'anathema' mean?

• Suitable for growing crops or farming

• Something or someone that is hated or strongly disliked

• Refusing to change one's mind or opinion

• A statement that is always true

She shared an amusing anecdote from her vacation.

 

What does the word 'anecdote' mean?

• A feeling of friendship and togetherness

• Something or someone that is hated or strongly disliked

• A short and funny or interesting story

• Relating to the sky or outer space