Vocabulary • Ch 7 - The Book Thief • Context Clues

She decided to direct the play herself.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• To show or point the way

• Very thin and bony or emaciated

• Very, very big or huge

• To make someone feel afraid or discouraged

The argument escalated because they couldn't let go of petty grievances.

 

What does the word 'petty' mean?

• Very thin and bony or emaciated

• Small or unimportant, not a big deal

• Pretending to feel or have something

• To move from one place to another

She was literally jumping for joy when she heard the good news.

 

What does the word 'literally' mean?

• Knowing or understanding something without explanation

• Being calm and balanced in actions

• Exactly as it is said or written

• To hide by blending in with surroundings

She feigned excitement at the surprise party, even though she already knew about it.

 

What does the word 'feigned' mean?

• Small or unimportant, not a big deal

• Very, very big or huge

• Pretending to feel or have something

• Unlucky or unfortunate

The skyscraper was a gargantuan structure that dominated the city skyline.

 

What does the word 'gargantuan' mean?

• Very, very big or huge

• A loud noise or uproar

• To move from one place to another

• Small or unimportant, not a big deal