Vocabulary • Ch 12 - The Hunger Games • Context Clues

The vibrant foliage of the trees in the autumn forest creates a picturesque scene.

 

What does the word 'foliage' mean?

• To be very confused or puzzled

• To let yourself enjoy something special

• Leaves on trees and plants

• To burn or scorch something

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The hikers began to descend down the mountain trail.

 

What does the word 'descend' mean?

• To go down or lower

• How things change and interact over time

• To not do something on purpose

• Not having enough of something available

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The complex puzzle deeply perplexed the group of friends.

 

What does the word 'perplex' mean?

• To feel confused or puzzled

• Not having enough of something available

• To burn or scorch something

• To trick or deceive someone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She endured the agony of a broken heart.

 

What does the word 'agony' mean?

• To let yourself enjoy something special

• Leaves on trees and plants

• Extreme physical or emotional pain or suffering

• To stop being strict or harsh

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The chef decided to sear the steak for maximum flavor.

 

What does the word 'sear' mean?

• To burn or scorch something

• To feel confused or puzzled

• How things change and interact over time

• To trick or deceive someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

After much persuasion, she finally relented and agreed to join us for dinner.

 

What does the word 'relent' mean?

• To not do something on purpose

• To stop being strict or harsh

• To let yourself enjoy something special

• To feel annoyed or irritated

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The scarcity of affordable housing is a pressing issue in many cities.

 

What does the word 'scarcity' mean?

• Leaves on trees and plants

• How things change and interact over time

• To stop being strict or harsh

• Not having enough of something available

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to indulge in some retail therapy and bought herself a new outfit.

 

What does the word 'indulge' mean?

• To let yourself enjoy something special

• To be very confused or puzzled

• To trick or deceive someone

• To feel annoyed or irritated

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

They tried to delude her into believing their false promises.

 

What does the word 'delude' mean?

• To burn or scorch something

• To stop being strict or harsh

• To trick or deceive someone

• To feel confused or puzzled

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The team dynamics played a crucial role in their success.

 

What does the word 'dynamics' mean?

• To trick or deceive someone

• To not do something on purpose

• To go down or lower

• How things change and interact over time

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4