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?

• Happening suddenly or unexpectedly without warning

• To walk at a leisurely pace

• On the other hand

• Going where you're not supposed to

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

 

What does the word 'amble' mean?

• As a result

• Referring to cows or cattle

• Going where you're not supposed to

• To walk at a leisurely pace

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

 

What does the word 'forlorn' mean?

• Feeling lonely and sad, with no hope

• On the other hand

• To unfairly treat someone and make them feel powerless

• Happening suddenly or unexpectedly without warning

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Despite their hard work, their earnings were meager.

 

What does the word 'meager' mean?

• Going where you're not supposed to

• Calm and peaceful

• Very small or not enough

• Feeling lonely and sad, with no hope

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

 

What does the word 'tranquil' mean?

• Happening suddenly or unexpectedly without warning

• Very small or not enough

• To walk at a leisurely pace

• Calm and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The possibilities are infinite.

 

What does the word 'infinite' mean?

• To walk at a leisurely pace

• Going on and on without ever ending

• As a result

• Referring to cows or cattle

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The trespasser was swiftly apprehended by security guards.

 

What does the word 'trespass' mean?

• Feeling lonely and sad, with no hope

• Going where you're not supposed to

• Very small or not enough

• Referring to cows or cattle

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The authoritarian regime continued to oppress its citizens, stifling their voices and denying them basic human rights.

 

What does the word 'oppress' mean?

• Very small or not enough

• On the other hand

• To unfairly treat someone and make them feel powerless

• Feeling lonely and sad, with no hope

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She missed the deadline; therefore, she will have to resubmit the project.

 

What does the word 'therefore' mean?

• As a result

• Going where you're not supposed to

• To walk at a leisurely pace

• Happening suddenly or unexpectedly without warning

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The farmer milked the bovine every morning.

 

What does the word 'bovine' mean?

• Referring to cows or cattle

• As a result

• To unfairly treat someone and make them feel powerless

• To walk at a leisurely pace

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4