Vocabulary • Ch 6 - The Hunger Games • Context Clues

She let out an utter scream when she saw the spider.

 

What does the word 'utter' mean?

• An agreement between two or more people

• To speak or make a sound

• Given for free or as a gift

• When something happens that is the opposite of what is expected

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

It was ironic that he slipped on a banana peel immediately after warning others about the hazards of such mishaps.

 

What does the word 'irony' mean?

• An opponent or enemy

• When something happens that is the opposite of what is expected

• To severely damage or disfigure something

• To be tied or fastened together

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

The ship was bound for the distant shores.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• Very good at doing something

• Feelings of worry or fear about something

• To be tied or fastened together

• To severely damage or disfigure something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The hero battled his formidable adversary in a fierce competition.

 

What does the word 'adversary' mean?

• Very good at doing something

• To be in charge or lead

• Something harmful or poisonous to living things

• An opponent or enemy

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She made her debut as a singer last night.

 

What does the word 'debut' mean?

• To severely damage or disfigure something

• The first time someone performs or appears

• To speak or make a sound

• When something happens that is the opposite of what is expected

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She couldn't sleep because of anxiety.

 

What does the word 'anxiety' mean?

• The first time someone performs or appears

• To severely damage or disfigure something

• Feelings of worry or fear about something

• Given for free or as a gift

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

The toxic fumes from the chemicals filled the room.

 

What does the word 'toxic' mean?

• To be in charge or lead

• Very good at doing something

• An opponent or enemy

• Something harmful or poisonous to living things

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

They signed a contract to officially document their agreement.

 

What does the word 'contract' mean?

• When something happens that is the opposite of what is expected

• To severely damage or disfigure something

• An agreement between two or more people

• Given for free or as a gift

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

She used her deft fingers to quickly tie the knot.

 

What does the word 'deft' mean?

• Given for free or as a gift

• Very good at doing something

• To be in charge or lead

• An agreement between two or more people

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She will preside over the meeting as the chairperson.

 

What does the word 'preside' mean?

• The first time someone performs or appears

• To speak or make a sound

• To be in charge or lead

• An agreement between two or more people

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4