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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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