Vocabulary • Ch 4 - Grade 9 • Context Clues

His artistry transcends boundaries and captivates audiences worldwide.

 

What does the word 'transcend' mean?

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

• Behaving or speaking in a rude manner

• To go beyond usual limits or boundaries

• Kind and helpful

The earthquake caused a powerful tremor throughout the region.

 

What does the word 'tremor' mean?

• Kind and helpful

• Something secret or hidden behind something

• Something that goes along with something else

• Shaking or vibrating movement of the Earth

She had ulterior motives for inviting him to dinner.

 

What does the word 'ulterior' mean?

• A collection of tools or equipment

• Something secret or hidden behind something

• Behaving or speaking in a rude manner

• Blend in by disguising appearance

His uncouth behavior during the meeting offended everyone.

 

What does the word 'uncouth' mean?

• Real or genuine, not fake or counterfeit

• To scold or punish someone for misbehaving

• Behaving or speaking in a rude manner

• Competing in a contest or competition

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

 

What does the word 'upbraid' mean?

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

• Something that goes along with something else

• Able to do many different things

• Behaving or speaking in a rude manner

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

 

What does the word 'versatile' mean?

• Able to do many different things

• Blend in by disguising appearance

• Behaving or speaking in a rude manner

• A group of riders or vehicles moving together

The two competitors were vying for the championship title.

 

What does the word 'vying' mean?

• Blend in by disguising appearance

• Competing in a contest or competition

• Happening at the same time

• Behaving or speaking in a rude manner

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

 

What does the word 'accompaniment' mean?

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

• Something that goes along with something else

• Feeling embarrassed or disappointed

• A small group of friends that stick together

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 group of riders or vehicles moving together

• Kind and helpful

• Happening at the same time

The ambassador represented their country at the international conference.

 

What does the word 'ambassador' mean?

• Behaving or speaking in a rude manner

• A small group of friends that stick together

• A person who represents their country

• To scold or punish someone for misbehaving