Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Grade 9 • Context Clues

His favorite pastime is playing chess.

 

What does the word 'pastime' mean?

• Confused or questioning in a curious way

• An enjoyable activity or hobby

• Coming after something else

• A strong and unpleasant smell

The hiker ignored the warning signs and ventured into the peril of the deep forest.

 

What does the word 'peril' mean?

• When something makes you feel very sad

• Nearness

• Serious danger or risk

• Someone who goes against the rules

The small, charming village was picturesque with its colorful cottages and pristine landscape.

 

What does the word 'picturesque' mean?

• A way to describe something beautiful and pleasant

• Judging someone before knowing them well

• To make someone really want something

• Watching and keeping track of someone secretly

The speech was filled with poignancy, leaving everyone in tears.

 

What does the word 'poignancy' mean?

• Serious danger or risk

• When something makes you feel very sad

• Coming after something else

• Judging someone before knowing them well

The judge's prejudice influenced his decision in the case.

 

What does the word 'prejudice' mean?

• To cause great suffering or trouble

• Judging someone before knowing them well

• Boring or tiring, takes a long time

• An enjoyable activity or hobby

The proximity of the hotel to the beach made it a popular choice for vacationers.

 

What does the word 'proximity' mean?

• Nearness

• In a way that meets expectations or requirements

• Serious danger or risk

• To give a short and simple summary

She looked at him with a quizzical expression, unsure of what he meant.

 

What does the word 'quizzical' mean?

• Confused or questioning in a curious way

• A way to describe something beautiful and pleasant

• A strong and unpleasant smell

• Serious danger or risk

The pungent odor of the rotten food made the kitchen reek.

 

What does the word 'reek' mean?

• A strong and unpleasant smell

• Nearness

• Confused or questioning in a curious way

• Coming after something else

The renegade soldier decided to desert his unit and join the opposing side.

 

What does the word 'renegade' mean?

• Very dirty and messy

• Watching and keeping track of someone secretly

• Someone who goes against the rules

• When something makes you feel very sad

After a long day of work, she looked forward to a moment of respite in her cozy reading nook.

 

What does the word 'respite' mean?

• Boring or tiring, takes a long time

• A short break from something

• Confused or questioning in a curious way

• When something makes you feel very sad