Vocabulary • Ch 9 - The Book Thief • Context Clues

She refused to engage in petty arguments.

 

What does the word 'petty' mean?

• Small or unimportant

• Feeling angry or upset about something unfair

• The appearance or outward look of something

• To stick out or extend outward

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was literally speechless when she saw the surprise party.

 

What does the word 'literally' mean?

• Exactly as stated or described

• To stick out or extend outward

• A person you work with

• To pull or twist something forcefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She offered a comforting hug to console her grieving friend.

 

What does the word 'console' mean?

• The appearance or outward look of something

• Feeling angry or upset about something unfair

• A device that helps musicians keep time

• A device used to play video games

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She couldn't help but feel indignant about the unfair treatment she received.

 

What does the word 'indignant' mean?

• When someone rules as king or queen

• To stick out or extend outward

• The appearance or outward look of something

• Feeling angry or upset about something unfair

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She handled the delicate situation with tact and sensitivity.

 

What does the word 'tact' mean?

• To say or do things politely and considerately

• Really sad or gloomy

• To stop something from happening

• A device used to play video games

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4