Vocabulary • Ch 8 - The Hunger Games • Context Clues

They engaged in a lively conversation.

 

What does the word 'engage' mean?

• To understand and explain the meaning

• Doing things without thinking too much

• To make someone angry or upset

• To be involved or participate in something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

You could hear the sound of thunder in the distance.

 

What does the word 'audible' mean?

• A reason or purpose for doing something

• Having a strong, sharp, and noticeable smell

• Able to be heard

• To be involved or participate in something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He made an impulsive decision without thinking about the consequences.

 

What does the word 'impulsive' mean?

• Difficult or requiring a lot of effort

• A break or delay from something bad

• Doing things without thinking too much

• To make someone angry or upset

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

His comment was meant to provoke a reaction.

 

What does the word 'provoke' mean?

• To point out or show something

• A break or delay from something bad

• To make someone angry or upset

• To play tricks or cause mild trouble

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The Governor granted a temporary reprieve to the death row inmate.

 

What does the word 'reprieve' mean?

• A reason or purpose for doing something

• To play tricks or cause mild trouble

• Doing things without thinking too much

• A break or delay from something bad

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C