Vocabulary • Ch 6 - The Book Thief • Context Clues

She decided to mock her friend's dance moves at the party.

 

What does the word 'mock' mean?

• To make fun of someone or something

• To stop being strict or harsh

• Very thin

• A small part or leftover piece

She had to endure the pain and discomfort during her recovery.

 

What does the word 'endure' mean?

• To keep going even when it's tough

• To crash into something or someone

• Very thin

• The distance from one side to the other

The revolution brought significant political and social changes to the country.

 

What does the word 'revolution' mean?

• A small part or leftover piece

• A big change that happens in society

• Consequences or results of actions

• To gradually decrease or become weaker

The prices of groceries can vary depending on the store.

 

What does the word 'vary' mean?

• To be different or change in some way

• A small part or leftover piece

• Permissive

• To get involved and help solve a problem

The two cars collided at the intersection.

 

What does the word 'collide' mean?

• To crash into something or someone

• To fall down quickly or sharply

• A feeling or sense of something future

• A lot or a large amount

She remained resolute in her decision, despite facing opposition.

 

What does the word 'resolute' mean?

• Determined and not giving up easily

• A small part or leftover piece

• To go up or climb higher

• A feeling or sense of something future

The therapist had to intervene to prevent a potential conflict between the couple.

 

What does the word 'intervene' mean?

• To get involved and help solve a problem

• To be different or change in some way

• To gradually decrease or become weaker

• Very thin

The hiker began to ascend the mountain, enjoying the breathtaking view as he climbed higher.

 

What does the word 'ascend' mean?

• To gradually decrease or become weaker

• A big change that happens in society

• Permissive

• To go up or climb higher

The breadth of knowledge required for the job was vast.

 

What does the word 'breadth' mean?

• To be different or change in some way

• To get involved and help solve a problem

• The distance from one side to the other

• To go up or climb higher

She took copious notes during the lecture.

 

What does the word 'copious' mean?

• To gradually decrease or become weaker

• A big change that happens in society

• A lot or a large amount

• To stop being strict or harsh