Vocabulary • Ch 4 - A Separate Peace • Context Clues

The professor asked the student to elaborate on their research findings.

 

What does the word 'elaborate' mean?

• To explain or give more details about something

• Very thin and bony-looking

• Something that takes your attention away

• To quit a job or position permanently

The author failed to properly cite their sources in the research paper.

 

What does the word 'cite' mean?

• To mention or refer to something

• Someone who believes in many gods

• Being open and honest about something

• To treat people unfairly based on differences

She stared at her reflection in the mirror, contemplating the decisions she had made.

 

What does the word 'reflection' mean?

• Someone who believes in many gods

• Filled with lots of energy and excitement

• To move in waves or a wavy pattern

• The bouncing back of light or sound

She handed in her resignation letter after realizing she no longer enjoyed her job.

 

What does the word 'resignation' mean?

• Someone who believes in many gods

• Having no energy or enthusiasm

• The bouncing back of light or sound

• To quit a job or position permanently

The garden began to flourish with a variety of vibrant flowers.

 

What does the word 'flourish' mean?

• To support or keep something going

• Demanding or not giving up easily

• Filled with lots of energy and excitement

• To grow and thrive in a healthy way