Vocabulary • Ch 8 - The Secret Life of Bees • Context Clues

She stitched her monogram on the corner of the handkerchief.

 

What does the word 'monogram' mean?

• Holding something together tightly using a tie

• To keep going even when things are tough

• Fancy letters that represent someone's initials

• To cause someone to suffer or be in pain

The sunset over the ocean was absolutely divine.

 

What does the word 'divine' mean?

• Loyalty or faithfulness to a person or group

• To cause someone to suffer or be in pain

• A person who represents a group

• Like a magical, powerful god or goddess

Parents play a crucial role in the nurture and development of their children.

 

What does the word 'nurture' mean?

• To crash or bump into something forcefully

• To help someone grow and develop

• A person who represents a group

• Fancy letters that represent someone's initials

The community gathered to pay tribute to the fallen heroes.

 

What does the word 'tribute' mean?

• A heavy wooden frame for carrying things

• Holding something together tightly using a tie

• To say or speak something aloud

• A gift or action to show respect

The oxen were harnessed together by a yoke.

 

What does the word 'yoke' mean?

• Working well together and sounding good

• A heavy wooden frame for carrying things

• An action that someone does

• Fancy letters that represent someone's initials

The two cars collided with a loud crash.

 

What does the word 'collide' mean?

• To crash or bump into something forcefully

• Exactly as it is written or said

• Like a magical, powerful god or goddess

• To draw attention to something important

The peaceful monastery tucked away in the mountains held centuries of ancient wisdom and tranquility.

 

What does the word 'monastery' mean?

• Something that seems true or real

• To say or speak something aloud

• Working well together and sounding good

• A building where monks or nuns live

The loud noise caused a rupture in my eardrum.

 

What does the word 'rupture' mean?

• Fancy letters that represent someone's initials

• A building where monks or nuns live

• To break or burst suddenly

• Working well together and sounding good

The CEO was merely a figurehead, as the actual decision-making power resided with the board of directors.

 

What does the word 'figurehead' mean?

• To crash or bump into something forcefully

• To break or burst suddenly

• Holding something together tightly using a tie

• A person who represents a group

They vowed their allegiance to the king.

 

What does the word 'allegiance' mean?

• Holding something together tightly using a tie

• Loyalty or faithfulness to a person or group

• To break or burst suddenly

• A person who represents a group