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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4