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?

• A family member from a long time ago

• To leave or give up completely

• Another option or choice

• Having the ability to do something

The sponge will quickly absorb the spilled water.

 

What does the word 'absorb' mean?

• To soak up or take in something

• Successfully completing or achieving a goal

• A family member from a long time ago

• Suggestions or recommendations for what to do

She celebrated her accomplishment with a victory dance.

 

What does the word 'accomplishment' mean?

• A bunch of pretty flowers

• Successfully completing or achieving a goal

• Being present at a specific place or event

• A group of people who work together

The measures taken were adequate to address the situation.

 

What does the word 'adequate' mean?

• Good enough or satisfactory

• Personal belongings that you bring with you

• A crunchy, green vegetable that you eat

• Successfully completing or achieving a goal

She sought advice from her mentor before making a decision.

 

What does the word 'advice' mean?

• Suggestions or recommendations for what to do

• Successfully completing or achieving a goal

• A group of people who work together

• The way someone acts and behaves

She decided to explore alternative career paths after finishing university.

 

What does the word 'alternative' mean?

• Personal belongings that you bring with you

• To leave or give up completely

• Help or support provided to someone

• Another option or choice

My great-grandfather was a proud Native American ancestor.

 

What does the word 'ancestor' mean?

• A small, crunchy bread-like snack

• To soak up or take in something

• A family member from a long time ago

• Being present at a specific place or event

I offered my assistance in fixing the car.

 

What does the word 'assistance' mean?

• A contest between people to win

• To soak up or take in something

• Help or support provided to someone

• Having the ability to do something

The attendance at the concert was impressive, with thousands of people filling the stadium.

 

What does the word 'attendance' mean?

• Being present at a specific place or event

• A contest between people to win

• A type of desk with drawers

• A crunchy, green vegetable that you eat

She struggled to carry her heavy baggage up the stairs.

 

What does the word 'baggage' mean?

• A crunchy, green vegetable that you eat

• The way someone acts and behaves

• Small pieces of colorful paper

• Personal belongings that you bring with you