Vocabulary • Ch 11 - The Hunger Games • Context Clues

She hoped that the small business would be able to sustain itself during the difficult times.

 

What does the word 'sustain' mean?

• Having a lot

• To spread out or scatter widely

• A chemical that makes you feel excited and energized

• To keep something going or alive

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

After spending hours under the scorching sun, the hikers were dehydrated and desperate for water.

 

What does the word 'dehydrated' mean?

• A group of people working together

• When your body doesn't have enough water

• To make something young or fresh again

• To claim or declare something openly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She had to devise a plan to solve the problem.

 

What does the word 'devise' mean?

• A chemical that makes you feel excited and energized

• When your body doesn't have enough water

• To keep something going or alive

• To come up with or create something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The two countries formed a strategic alliance to strengthen their military capabilities.

 

What does the word 'alliance' mean?

• To keep something going or alive

• To make something appear by magic

• A group of people working together

• To struggle or wrestle with something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He sent his resume to multiple companies in hopes of securing a new job.

 

What does the word 'resume' mean?

• Having a lot

• To come up with or create something

• A summary of work experience and skills

• Having a sharp, saw-like edge

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C