Vocabulary • Ch 16 - Dracula • Context Clues

The technician used solder to join the metal pieces together.

 

What does the word 'solder' mean?

• Not caring about other people's feelings

• To reject or refuse to accept something

• Relating to the physical, bodily desires

• A material used to join metal parts together

She embarked on a strenuous workout regime to improve her fitness.

 

What does the word 'strenuous' mean?

• To reject or refuse to accept something

• Living forever and never dying

• Requiring a lot of effort or energy

• To make something dirty or impure

The presence of counterfeit bills taints the entire batch.

 

What does the word 'taint' mean?

• Not caring about other people's feelings

• To make something dirty or impure

• A feeling of worry or surprise

• Taking extra care or giving extra treats

She committed wanton acts of destruction, vandalizing multiple buildings in the city.

 

What does the word 'wanton' mean?

• To make something dirty or impure

• To reject or refuse to accept something

• Taking extra care or giving extra treats

• Being reckless or careless without reason

The injured snake began to writhe in pain.

 

What does the word 'writhe' mean?

• To make something dirty or impure

• A big group of people leaving

• Not having enough of something you need

• To twist and turn uncomfortably