Vocabulary • Ch 9 - The Hunger Games • Context Clues

She knew she should not assume anything without evidence.

 

What does the word 'assume' mean?

• Acting or thinking in a strange way

• A musical interval between two notes

• Causing strong reactions or emotions in others

• To believe without having definite proof

The mirror reflected her smiling face back at her.

 

What does the word 'reflect' mean?

• Hard to catch or find

• To be distant or not involved

• Simulated or computer-generated, not physical

• To think deeply about something

She decided to dispose of the old furniture and buy new ones.

 

What does the word 'dispose' mean?

• To get rid of or throw away

• To think deeply about something

• Very silly or funny in a ridiculous way

• To be distant or not involved

The announcement will precede the start of the event.

 

What does the word 'precede' mean?

• To be distant or not involved

• To come before or happen earlier

• A short and funny or interesting story

• Acting or thinking in a strange way

She experienced the virtual reality game for the first time and was amazed by the immersive world.

 

What does the word 'virtual' mean?

• To make something worse or more annoying

• Acting or pretending to be something else

• Simulated or computer-generated, not physical

• To make someone curious or interested

She couldn't help but fidget with her pen during the long meeting.

 

What does the word 'fidget' mean?

• To move around or squirm energetically

• A musical interval between two notes

• Causing strong reactions or emotions in others

• To be distant or not involved

She shared a hilarious anecdote from her childhood.

 

What does the word 'anecdote' mean?

• Not easily noticed or understood

• A short and funny or interesting story

• Acting or thinking in a strange way

• Simulated or computer-generated, not physical

His provocative statement during the debate sparked a heated argument.

 

What does the word 'provocative' mean?

• Causing strong reactions or emotions in others

• To move around or squirm energetically

• To scold or blame someone for something

• To make someone curious or interested

The mystery novel is filled with plot twists and intrigue.

 

What does the word 'intrigue' mean?

• A musical interval between two notes

• Shaking or trembling out of fear

• Acting or pretending to be something else

• To make someone curious or interested

The loud noise continued to aggravate her headache.

 

What does the word 'aggravate' mean?

• Causing strong reactions or emotions in others

• To make something worse or more annoying

• To move around or squirm energetically

• To believe without having definite proof