Vocabulary • Ch 4 - Grade 9 • Context Clues

His artistry transcends boundaries and captivates audiences worldwide.

 

What does the word 'transcend' mean?

• A group of riders or vehicles moving together

• A collection of tools or equipment

• To scold or punish someone for misbehaving

• To go beyond usual limits or boundaries

The earthquake caused a powerful tremor throughout the region.

 

What does the word 'tremor' mean?

• Shaking or vibrating movement of the Earth

• To go beyond usual limits or boundaries

• Blend in by disguising appearance

• A small group of friends that stick together

She had ulterior motives for inviting him to dinner.

 

What does the word 'ulterior' mean?

• Blend in by disguising appearance

• To go beyond usual limits or boundaries

• To be declared not guilty of a crime

• Something secret or hidden behind something

His uncouth behavior during the meeting offended everyone.

 

What does the word 'uncouth' mean?

• Real or genuine, not fake or counterfeit

• To go beyond usual limits or boundaries

• Behaving or speaking in a rude manner

• A small group of friends that stick together

She did not hesitate to upbraid her colleague for their careless mistake.

 

What does the word 'upbraid' mean?

• Shaking or vibrating movement of the Earth

• Close to each other or touching

• Word: Upbraid Meaning: To scold or criticize someone angrily

• Happening at the same time

She is a versatile musician, playing both piano and guitar with ease.

 

What does the word 'versatile' mean?

• Feeling embarrassed or disappointed

• To go beyond usual limits or boundaries

• Able to do many different things

• Close to each other or touching

The two competitors were vying for the championship title.

 

What does the word 'vying' mean?

• A person who represents their country

• Competing in a contest or competition

• Word: Upbraid Meaning: To scold or criticize someone angrily

• Real or genuine, not fake or counterfeit

The piano played a beautiful accompaniment to the singer's voice.

 

What does the word 'accompaniment' mean?

• Behaving or speaking in a rude manner

• Something that goes along with something else

• A person who represents their country

• A collection of tools or equipment

The jury reached a verdict of acquittal, clearing the defendant of all charges.

 

What does the word 'acquittal' mean?

• To be declared not guilty of a crime

• A collection of tools or equipment

• Happening at the same time

• Blend in by disguising appearance

The ambassador represented their country at the international conference.

 

What does the word 'ambassador' mean?

• Something that goes along with something else

• Close to each other or touching

• To go beyond usual limits or boundaries

• A person who represents their country