Vocabulary • Ch 25 - Dracula • Context Clues

She refused to entertain any negative thoughts in her mind.

 

What does the word 'negative' mean?

• A person who writes things down

• A place where government officials help people

• To bring under control or conquer

• The opposite or not the same

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

 

What does the word 'empirical' mean?

• The opposite or not the same

• To bring under control or conquer

• Based on observations, evidence, and practical experience

• A person who writes things down

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

 

What does the word 'volition' mean?

• A point that supports a lever

• A choice or decision that someone makes

• To make someone think the opposite

• Based on observations, evidence, and practical experience

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

 

What does the word 'egotistical' mean?

• A person who writes things down

• To make someone think the opposite

• Thinking you are better than others

• To bring under control or conquer

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

 

What does the word 'providence' mean?

• Very strange or unusual

• The care and guidance of a higher power

• Thinking you are better than others

• Based on observations, evidence, and practical experience