Vocabulary • Ch 5 - The Secret Life of Bees • Context Clues

She was conscious of every step she took, making sure not to stumble.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• To be awake and aware of things

• Doing what is good, fair, and just

• The specific type or group of something

• Genuine or real

She was indignant when she discovered that her hard work had been overlooked.

 

What does the word 'indignant' mean?

• Really, really annoyed or frustrated

• To be awake and aware of things

• Feeling angry or resentful about unfairness

• New and surprising information or knowledge

The company demonstrated bona fide intentions by offering a fair return policy.

 

What does the word 'bona fide' mean?

• Feeling angry or resentful about unfairness

• Following traditional beliefs or practices

• Really, really annoyed or frustrated

• Genuine or real

The fugitive managed to evade capture for months before being apprehended.

 

What does the word 'fugitive' mean?

• A person who is running away

• Not knowing about the ways of the world

• Following traditional beliefs or practices

• To move backward or away from something

She dedicated her life to fighting for justice and lived by a righteous code.

 

What does the word 'righteous' mean?

• Really, really annoyed or frustrated

• Doing what is good, fair, and just

• To move backward or away from something

• Following traditional beliefs or practices

He follows an orthodox approach to religious practices.

 

What does the word 'orthodox' mean?

• Not knowing about the ways of the world

• New and surprising information or knowledge

• A mix of different things or styles

• Following traditional beliefs or practices

She let out an exasperated sigh when she realized she had forgotten her keys again.

 

What does the word 'exasperated' mean?

• To move backward or away from something

• New and surprising information or knowledge

• Really, really annoyed or frustrated

• Feeling angry or resentful about unfairness

She was so naive that she trusted everyone she met.

 

What does the word 'naive' mean?

• New and surprising information or knowledge

• Not knowing about the ways of the world

• To move backward or away from something

• Protected from getting sick or hurt

She went on a long rant about politics during the dinner conversation.

 

What does the word 'rant' mean?

• To complain or speak angrily for a long time

• To feel angry or upset about something

• New and surprising information or knowledge

• Not drawing attention

She had an unassuming presence, quietly blending into the background.

 

What does the word 'unassuming' mean?

• Not drawing attention

• The specific type or group of something

• To complain or speak angrily for a long time

• To feel angry or upset about something