Vocabulary • Ch 14 - The Secret Life of Bees • Context Clues

I had to forfeit my deposit because I canceled the reservation too late.

 

What does the word 'forfeit' mean?

• To lose something as a penalty

• To make a decision or find a solution

• To feel or express deep sorrow

• The effect or influence something has

She made a firm resolve to achieve her goals.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• To make someone confused or dizzy

• To make a decision or find a solution

• To think carefully and make a plan

• To feel or express deep sorrow

She loved the simplicity and charm of the provincial village.

 

What does the word 'provincial' mean?

• To feel or express deep sorrow

• The effect or influence something has

• Relating to a specific region or area

• To think carefully and make a plan

The shocking news stupefied the entire audience.

 

What does the word 'stupefy' mean?

• To make someone confused or dizzy

• To get involved and help in a situation

• To make a decision or find a solution

• Relating to a specific region or area

The sudden commotion of sirens startled the entire neighborhood.

 

What does the word 'commotion' mean?

• To think carefully and make a plan

• To feel or express deep sorrow

• A lot of noise and chaos

• The effect or influence something has