Vocabulary • Ch 7 - The Book Thief • Context Clues

She decided to direct the play herself.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• Knowing or understanding something without explanation

• To show or point the way

• Unlucky or unfortunate

• To move from one place to another

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

 

What does the word 'petty' mean?

• Unlucky or unfortunate

• Very thin and bony or emaciated

• To show or point the way

• Small or unimportant, not a big deal

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

 

What does the word 'literally' mean?

• Unlucky or unfortunate

• Very, very big or huge

• To cut or separate something completely

• Exactly as it is said or written

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

 

What does the word 'feigned' mean?

• Something that is very difficult or impressive

• To hide by blending in with surroundings

• Pretending to feel or have something

• The end or death of something

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

 

What does the word 'gargantuan' mean?

• The end or death of something

• Exactly as it is said or written

• Pretending to feel or have something

• Very, very big or huge

The sudden demise of the company was unexpected.

 

What does the word 'demise' mean?

• To hide by blending in with surroundings

• The end or death of something

• Exactly as it is said or written

• A loud noise or uproar

She maintained her poise despite the challenging situation.

 

What does the word 'poise' mean?

• Being calm and balanced in actions

• To ask for help or support

• To show or point the way

• Unlucky or unfortunate

The spy was found guilty of treason against their country.

 

What does the word 'treason' mean?

• A loud noise or uproar

• Something that is very difficult or impressive

• To cut or separate something completely

• Betraying your country and its people

The surgeon had to sever the artery to stop the bleeding.

 

What does the word 'sever' mean?

• To cut or separate something completely

• Small or unimportant, not a big deal

• To move from one place to another

• The end or death of something

The lawyer made a strong appeal for his client's innocence.

 

What does the word 'appeal' mean?

• To ask for help or support

• To show or point the way

• Pretending to feel or have something

• Small or unimportant, not a big deal