Vocabulary • Ch 4 - Grade 10 • Context Clues

She was completely oblivious to the fact that her friends were planning a surprise party for her.

 

What does the word 'oblivious' mean?

• Not aware or paying attention

• To move someone or something to a lower or less important position or rank

• Really good at something or skilled

• Describing or measuring something using numbers

The meaning of life can be quite obscure to many.

 

What does the word 'obscure' mean?

• Happening at the right time

• Doing something without much effort or care

• Difficult to see, understand or know

• Describes the qualities or characteristics of something

The king's power was omnipotent, allowing him complete control over the kingdom.

 

What does the word 'omnipotent' mean?

• To be against something or someone

• Really good at something or skilled

• Having unlimited power and control

• To move someone or something to a lower or less important position or rank

It was an opportune moment to ask for a raise.

 

What does the word 'opportune' mean?

• Not safe or steady

• Doing something without much effort or care

• A natural tendency or inclination to do something

• Happening at the right time

They vehemently oppose the new legislation.

 

What does the word 'oppose' mean?

• A natural tendency or inclination to do something

• Difficult to see, understand or know

• To be against something or someone

• Having unlimited power and control

There is no panacea for the complexities of life.

 

What does the word 'panacea' mean?

• To prevent or stop something from happening

• Describes the qualities or characteristics of something

• Difficult to see, understand or know

• Something that cures or solves everything

She gave a perfunctory smile before continuing with her work.

 

What does the word 'perfunctory' mean?

• Doing something without much effort or care

• To make something happen suddenly and quickly

• To move someone or something to a lower or less important position or rank

• Not aware or paying attention

It is preposterous to believe that pigs can fly.

 

What does the word 'preposterous' mean?

• To move someone or something to a lower or less important position or rank

• Describing or measuring something using numbers

• Absurd or ridiculous

• Having unlimited power and control

She carefully balanced the fragile vase on the edge of the table, aware of its precarious position.

 

What does the word 'precarious' mean?

• Describing or measuring something using numbers

• To prevent or stop something from happening

• Not safe or steady

• Having unlimited power and control

The sudden rainfall caught everyone off guard.

 

What does the word 'precipitate' mean?

• To move someone or something to a lower or less important position or rank

• Difficult to see, understand or know

• Describing or measuring something using numbers

• To make something happen suddenly and quickly