Vocabulary • Ch 25 - Dracula • Context Clues

She refused to entertain any negative thoughts in her mind.

 

What does the word 'negative' mean?

• Very strange or unusual

• Thinking you are better than others

• The opposite or not the same

• Good at finding solutions to problems

The scientist conducted an empirical study to gather data and draw objective conclusions.

 

What does the word 'empirical' mean?

• Very strange or unusual

• Feeling restricted or limited in some way

• To bring under control or conquer

• Based on observations, evidence, and practical experience

She acted at her own volition, not influenced by others.

 

What does the word 'volition' mean?

• Good at finding solutions to problems

• Very strange or unusual

• The care and guidance of a higher power

• A choice or decision that someone makes

She displayed an egotistical attitude, constantly talking about her achievements.

 

What does the word 'egotistical' mean?

• Feeling restricted or limited in some way

• Thinking you are better than others

• The opposite or not the same

• A place where government officials help people

They believed that their success was a result of divine providence.

 

What does the word 'providence' mean?

• To make someone think the opposite

• A place where government officials help people

• The care and guidance of a higher power

• Thinking you are better than others

The police officer managed to subdue the suspect after a brief struggle.

 

What does the word 'subdue' mean?

• A choice or decision that someone makes

• To bring under control or conquer

• Good at finding solutions to problems

• A point that supports a lever

Her cheerful demeanor belies the sadness in her heart.

 

What does the word 'belie' mean?

• Thinking you are better than others

• To make someone think the opposite

• A choice or decision that someone makes

• A point that supports a lever

She felt constrained by the tight deadline and limited resources.

 

What does the word 'constrained' mean?

• A person who writes things down

• A choice or decision that someone makes

• A point that supports a lever

• Feeling restricted or limited in some way

She visited the consulate to renew her passport.

 

What does the word 'consulate' mean?

• Based on observations, evidence, and practical experience

• Feeling restricted or limited in some way

• A person who writes things down

• A place where government officials help people

The ancient scribe meticulously copied each letter onto the papyrus scroll.

 

What does the word 'scribe' mean?

• A person who writes things down

• A point that supports a lever

• To make someone think the opposite

• Very strange or unusual