Vocabulary • Ch 1 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm went off.

 

What does the word 'abrupt' mean?

• Going where you're not supposed to

• Going on and on without ever ending

• Happening suddenly or unexpectedly without warning

• To walk at a leisurely pace

We decided to take a leisurely amble through the park in the afternoon.

 

What does the word 'amble' mean?

• Feeling lonely and sad, with no hope

• To walk at a leisurely pace

• Going on and on without ever ending

• Very small or not enough

She wandered the empty streets with a forlorn expression on her face.

 

What does the word 'forlorn' mean?

• To unfairly treat someone and make them feel powerless

• Feeling lonely and sad, with no hope

• Happening suddenly or unexpectedly without warning

• To walk at a leisurely pace

Despite their hard work, their earnings were meager.

 

What does the word 'meager' mean?

• Going where you're not supposed to

• Very small or not enough

• On the other hand

• Going on and on without ever ending

The garden was a tranquil sanctuary, offering peace and serenity.

 

What does the word 'tranquil' mean?

• Going where you're not supposed to

• Going on and on without ever ending

• Calm and peaceful

• On the other hand