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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4