Vocabulary • Ch Pro. - The Book Thief • Context Clues

She struggled to recollect the details of the conversation.

 

What does the word 'recollect' mean?

• To hint at something without directly saying it

• To remember something from the past

• To let someone know about something

• The way you do or start something

The narrator's voice captivated the audience as they told the story.

 

What does the word 'narrator' mean?

• A person who is extremely enthusiastic about something

• Having mean or harmful intentions

• The person who tells a story

• Changing or moving in an active way

She decided to take a more proactive approach to solving the problem.

 

What does the word 'approach' mean?

• Friendly and easy to get along with

• The way you do or start something

• To break or burst suddenly

• To think carefully and make decisions

She was conscious of every move she made.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• To hate or strongly dislike something

• To make a loud, deep sound

• To struggle or wrestle with something/someone

• Awake and aware of what's happening

He was conscious of his surroundings and made sure to take note of any potential dangers.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• Having mean or harmful intentions

• To make someone do something

• Being aware of your thoughts and actions

• Awake and aware of what's happening

The evidence presented was enough to compel a confession.

 

What does the word 'compel' mean?

• Changing or moving in an active way

• To make someone do something

• To struggle or wrestle with something/someone

• To break or burst suddenly

She did not waver in her commitment to her goals.

 

What does the word 'waver' mean?

• To hesitate or be unsure about something

• To make someone do something

• To hint at something without directly saying it

• Friendly and easy to get along with

The wrestler used all his strength to grapple his opponent to the ground.

 

What does the word 'grapple' mean?

• A person who is extremely enthusiastic about something

• To hate or strongly dislike something

• To struggle or wrestle with something/someone

• Being aware of your thoughts and actions

She dropped hints about their upcoming surprise party.

 

What does the word 'allude' mean?

• To let someone know about something

• To think carefully and make decisions

• To hint at something without directly saying it

• To remember something from the past

She had such an amiable personality that everyone was drawn to her.

 

What does the word 'amiable' mean?

• To struggle or wrestle with something/someone

• To let someone know about something

• Friendly and easy to talk to

• Friendly and easy to get along with