Vocabulary • Ch 1 - Grade 7 • Context Clues

When the storm hit, the passengers were forced to abandon the sinking ship.

 

What does the word 'abandon' mean?

• Small pieces of colorful paper

• Personal belongings that you bring with you

• To leave or give up completely

• Being present at a specific place or event

The sponge will quickly absorb the spilled water.

 

What does the word 'absorb' mean?

• A crunchy, green vegetable that you eat

• Successfully completing or achieving a goal

• Small pieces of colorful paper

• To soak up or take in something

She celebrated her accomplishment with a victory dance.

 

What does the word 'accomplishment' mean?

• A contest between people to win

• To leave or give up completely

• A crunchy, green vegetable that you eat

• Successfully completing or achieving a goal

The measures taken were adequate to address the situation.

 

What does the word 'adequate' mean?

• Good enough or satisfactory

• To soak up or take in something

• A group of people who work together

• Suggestions or recommendations for what to do

She sought advice from her mentor before making a decision.

 

What does the word 'advice' mean?

• Good enough or satisfactory

• Small pieces of colorful paper

• Suggestions or recommendations for what to do

• The way someone acts and behaves