Vocabulary • Ch 1 - A Separate Peace • Context Clues

It is important to preserve our natural resources for future generations.

 

What does the word 'preserve' mean?

• Very sad or gloomy

• When things or people fit together nicely

• To keep something safe or protected

• Extremely important or necessary

She asked her brother to accompany her to the party.

 

What does the word 'accompany' mean?

• To walk casually or leisurely

• To go along with someone or something

• Funny or amusing in an odd way

• Very sad or gloomy

She confidently asserted her opinion during the meeting.

 

What does the word 'assert' mean?

• A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water

• Feeling sad and lonely or abandoned

• To confidently state or declare something

• Very sad or gloomy

They exchanged cordial greetings as they entered the room.

 

What does the word 'cordial' mean?

• The feeling of being really important

• Warm and friendly

• To make a loud echoing sound

• Kind and friendly in a cheerful way

The choir's voices blended together in perfect harmony.

 

What does the word 'harmonious' mean?

• When things or people fit together nicely

• Not easily noticed or described

• Very calm and peaceful

• To go along with someone or something

It is crucial that we gather all the necessary information before making a decision.

 

What does the word 'crucial' mean?

• The feeling of being really important

• Extremely important or necessary

• To follow rules or fit in

• To keep something safe or protected

His droll sense of humor always had everyone laughing.

 

What does the word 'droll' mean?

• Funny or amusing in an odd way

• To keep going and not give up

• To walk casually or leisurely

• A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water

She closed her eyes and let the serene sound of the waves wash over her.

 

What does the word 'serene' mean?

• Very calm and peaceful

• Very sad or gloomy

• When things or people fit together nicely

• Funny or amusing in an odd way

The palace's grandeur was evident in its impressive architecture and opulent decorations.

 

What does the word 'grandeur' mean?

• Funny or amusing in an odd way

• To confidently state or declare something

• The feeling of being really important

• When things or people fit together nicely

The ship had to navigate through a narrow strait to reach its destination.

 

What does the word 'strait' mean?

• A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water

• To make a loud echoing sound

• Very sad or gloomy

• To walk casually or leisurely