Vocabulary • Ch 1 - The Crucible • Context Clues

The judge will condemn the criminal to life in prison.

 

What does the word 'condemn' mean?

• To seek revenge or punishment for something

• Nevertheless or in spite of that

• To say something or someone is bad

• Pretending or acting like something is true

The researchers will establish a new research center to further their studies.

 

What does the word 'establish' mean?

• To limit or restrict movement or action

• A reason or permission for something

• To argue or compete with someone

• To start or create something officially

The magician will attempt to conjure a rabbit out of a hat during his performance.

 

What does the word 'conjure' mean?

• To limit or restrict someone or something

• To cause someone to suffer or be in pain

• To make something appear or happen

• A reason or permission for something

The company was found guilty of engaging in fraudulent activities.

 

What does the word 'fraudulent' mean?

• Pretending or acting like something is true

• To cause someone to suffer or be in pain

• To limit or restrict movement or action

• Dishonest or deceitful behavior or actions

They engaged in a heated dispute over who was to blame for the accident.

 

What does the word 'dispute' mean?

• To seek revenge or punishment for something

• To limit or restrict someone or something

• To argue or compete with someone

• To argue or disagree about something