Vocabulary • Ch 4 - The Book Thief • Context Clues

The consequence of her actions was losing her job.

 

What does the word 'consequence' mean?

• The result or effect of an action

• A place that is empty and lonely

• Extreme pain or suffering, physically or emotionally

• To move closer or start doing something

He gave me clear and direct instructions on how to get to the nearest gas station.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To walk in a slow, relaxed way

• To guide or lead in a clear and straightforward way

• To move closer or start doing something

• Serious and sincere in intention or effort

She decided to take a cautious approach to the situation.

 

What does the word 'approach' mean?

• The result or effect of an action

• Feeling sad and gloomy

• To move closer or start doing something

• Believing that good things will happen

She made a firm resolve to stick to her fitness routine and achieve her goals.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• A line that goes from one corner to another

• Extreme pain or suffering, physically or emotionally

• A place that is empty and lonely

• To make up your mind about something

The haunting memories of that tragic event continue to torment him every night.

 

What does the word 'torment' mean?

• Extreme pain or suffering, physically or emotionally

• A line that goes from one corner to another

• To move closer or start doing something

• Extreme anger or fury

Despite the challenges, she remained optimistic about her chances of success.

 

What does the word 'optimistic' mean?

• A long race that goes really far

• To walk in a slow, relaxed way

• Believing that good things will happen

• To move closer or start doing something

She trained for months to prepare for the marathon.

 

What does the word 'marathon' mean?

• A long race that goes really far

• A line that goes from one corner to another

• A small part or passage of something

• Serious and sincere in intention or effort

She missed her flight, but she remained calm nonetheless.

 

What does the word 'nonetheless' mean?

• Still, even with that, in spite of

• A small part or passage of something

• A line that goes from one corner to another

• To move closer or start doing something

The once thriving town now lay desolate with abandoned buildings and empty streets.

 

What does the word 'desolate' mean?

• A place that is empty and lonely

• To move closer or start doing something

• Extreme pain or suffering, physically or emotionally

• A long race that goes really far

She spoke with earnest conviction as she shared her beliefs.

 

What does the word 'earnest' mean?

• To make up your mind about something

• Extreme anger or fury

• Believing that good things will happen

• Serious and sincere in intention or effort