Vocabulary • Ch 1 - Grade 11 • Context Clues

The sudden drop in sales last month was an aberration and not a reflection of our overall performance.

 

What does the word 'aberration' mean?

• To provide space or make room for

• To make something better or improve it

• To express thoughts and ideas clearly

• Something that is not normal or expected

The artist painted an abstract representation of the cityscape.

 

What does the word 'abstract' mean?

• A heated argument or angry disagreement

• A brief summary or overview of something

• Using few words to say something

• A condition of no government or order

She received an accolade for her outstanding performance in the play.

 

What does the word 'accolade' mean?

• Using few words to say something

• A special award or recognition for achievement

• To express thoughts and ideas clearly

• Having a preference for one side

The hotel was able to accommodate all of our needs during our stay.

 

What does the word 'accommodate' mean?

• A condition of no government or order

• A brief summary or overview of something

• A heated argument or angry disagreement

• To provide space or make room for

The painting showcased a beautiful blend of colors, capturing an exquisite aesthetic.

 

What does the word 'aesthetic' mean?

• Very old-fashioned or no longer used

• To express thoughts and ideas clearly

• The way something looks or feels

• Using few words to say something

She felt an instant affinity towards the stray cat she found.

 

What does the word 'affinity' mean?

• A strong liking or connection for something

• Using few words to say something

• A special award or recognition for achievement

• Means getting along in a friendly way

The heated argument between the two neighbors quickly escalated into a physical altercation.

 

What does the word 'altercation' mean?

• Having a preference for one side

• A heated argument or angry disagreement

• Very clever, smart, and observant

• To provide space or make room for

The new policies were implemented to ameliorate the economic situation.

 

What does the word 'ameliorate' mean?

• To provide space or make room for

• A special award or recognition for achievement

• To make something better or improve it

• The way something looks or feels

The two neighbors had an amicable conversation about their shared garden.

 

What does the word 'amicable' mean?

• The way something looks or feels

• Means getting along in a friendly way

• Very clever, smart, and observant

• A special award or recognition for achievement

The country descended into anarchy after the government collapsed.

 

What does the word 'anarchy' mean?

• Very clever, smart, and observant

• Using few words to say something

• A condition of no government or order

• To express thoughts and ideas clearly