Vocabulary • Ch 11 - A Separate Peace • Context Clues

The acoustic guitar echoed through the concert hall.

 

What does the word 'acoustic' mean?

• Another option or choice

• To trick or deceive someone

• Related to sound or hearing with ears

• Being out of one's mind or insane

The team was able to engage the audience with their captivating presentation.

 

What does the word 'engage' mean?

• Acting or speaking in an abrupt, rude manner

• Asking questions to find out information

• To participate in an activity or conversation

• Being out of one's mind or insane

The book is bound in a beautiful leather cover.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• To jump or leap with both feet

• Acting or speaking in an abrupt, rude manner

• Very old, from a long time ago

• Very silly or absurd

The garden began to flourish with vibrant colors and blooming flowers.

 

What does the word 'flourish' mean?

• Acting or speaking in an abrupt, rude manner

• To grow or develop in a healthy and successful way

• Asking questions to find out information

• Not able to see through clearly

The anonymous tip helped solve the case.

 

What does the word 'anonymous' mean?

• To grow or develop in a healthy and successful way

• To jump or leap with both feet

• Courage and strength in difficult situations

• Unknown or not named

It was ironic that the fire station burned down.

 

What does the word 'irony' mean?

• To be confused or puzzled

• Not able to see through clearly

• When something happens that is unexpected

• Related to sound or hearing with ears

The deranged man's erratic behavior frightened his neighbors.

 

What does the word 'deranged' mean?

• To struggle or have difficulty with something

• Asking questions to find out information

• Being out of one's mind or insane

• Tricking or deceiving someone cunningly

She considered the alternative options before making a decision.

 

What does the word 'alternative' mean?

• Another option or choice

• To jump or leap with both feet

• Very silly or absurd

• To trick or deceive someone

She made an inquiry about the available job opportunities.

 

What does the word 'inquiry' mean?

• Courage and strength in difficult situations

• Acting or speaking in an abrupt, rude manner

• Asking questions to find out information

• Very silly or absurd

The implication of his actions was clear - he was guilty.

 

What does the word 'implication' mean?

• To suggest or hint without directly saying

• Not willing to change or give up

• To grow or develop in a healthy and successful way

• To jump or leap with both feet