Vocabulary • Ch 4 - The Crucible • Context Clues

They were unable to reach a resolution and entered into a heated dispute.

 

What does the word 'dispute' mean?

• Very thin or bony with a tired look

• To go straight to something or someone

• Happening without interruption or stopping

• An argument or disagreement about something

The director likes to direct the actors in the play.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• Happening without interruption or stopping

• An argument or disagreement about something

• Living forever and never dying

• To go straight to something or someone

They decided to postpone the meeting until next week.

 

What does the word 'postpone' mean?

• To give someone the ability and confidence

• Happening without interruption or stopping

• To delay or put off until later

• Feeling sorry for something you did

Her pale and gaunt appearance suggested that she was not in good health.

 

What does the word 'gaunt' mean?

• To go straight to something or someone

• Trying to make peace and calm tensions

• Very thin or bony with a tired look

• Happening without interruption or stopping

The program aims to empower marginalized communities by providing them with access to education and resources.

 

What does the word 'empower' mean?

• To secretly plan something together

• To give someone the ability and confidence

• Happening without interruption or stopping

• To go straight to something or someone