Vocabulary • Ch Set 3 - Grade 12 • Context Clues

The laws of nature are immutable and cannot be changed.

 

What does the word 'immutable' mean?

• Praise or recognition for doing something well

• Extremely obedient and eager to please

• Cannot be changed or altered

• Changing or unpredictable in behavior or mood

The computer screen remained inanimate after the power outage.

 

What does the word 'inanimate' mean?

• Never ending or seemingly endless

• Not alive or not able to move

• Cannot be changed or altered

• Extremely obedient and eager to please

The results of the experiment were inconclusive, leaving the researchers with more questions than answers.

 

What does the word 'inconclusive' mean?

• Not matching or fitting together correctly

• To come between or interrupt something

• Cannot be changed or altered

• Not giving a clear answer or result

Her cheerful demeanor seemed incongruous with the tragic news she had just received.

 

What does the word 'incongruous' mean?

• Not matching or fitting together correctly

• Extremely obedient and eager to please

• A temporary pause or halt

• When something or someone doesn't respect personal boundaries

The incumbent president is seeking re-election.

 

What does the word 'incumbent' mean?

• Paying very close attention to details

• Changing or unpredictable in behavior or mood

• The person who currently holds a position

• Something that is inside and belongs