Vocabulary • Ch 1 - Grade 12 • Context Clues

She made the decision to abjure her old habits and start fresh.

 

What does the word 'abjure' mean?

• A characteristic or quality that something has

• To include or contain as parts

• To give up or renounce formally

• The highest point or peak

The company reached the acme of success after years of hard work and dedication.

 

What does the word 'acme' mean?

• A person who knows about different cultures

• A confusing or tricky problem or question

• Very old or outdated

• The highest point or peak

She was adamant about not changing her mind.

 

What does the word 'adamant' mean?

• Refusing to change one's mind or opinion

• Very old or outdated

• A confusing or tricky problem or question

• A statement that is always true

The comments made by the politician were considered anathema to his supporters.

 

What does the word 'anathema' mean?

• Something or someone that is hated or strongly disliked

• The highest point or peak

• Very old or outdated

• To include or contain as parts

She shared an amusing anecdote from her vacation.

 

What does the word 'anecdote' mean?

• A short and funny or interesting story

• Twisted or complicated

• To include or contain as parts

• To travel all the way around something

The rich soil in this region makes it perfect for growing arable crops.

 

What does the word 'arable' mean?

• Suitable for growing crops or farming

• Relating to the brain or thinking

• A confusing or tricky problem or question

• To give up or renounce formally

The archaic practice of using floppy disks is no longer relevant in today's technological age.

 

What does the word 'archaic' mean?

• To travel all the way around something

• Something or someone that is hated or strongly disliked

• Very old or outdated

• A statement that is always true

She aspires to become a successful entrepreneur.

 

What does the word 'aspire' mean?

• A characteristic or quality that something has

• To confirm or support with evidence

• To hope and work towards something

• Twisted or complicated

She is known for her intelligence and leadership qualities, which are her most notable attributes.

 

What does the word 'attribute' mean?

• A characteristic or quality that something has

• A confusing or tricky problem or question

• To include or contain as parts

• Refusing to change one's mind or opinion

The scientific axiom states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

 

What does the word 'axiom' mean?

• Suitable for growing crops or farming

• A person who knows about different cultures

• A statement that is always true

• A short and funny or interesting story