Vocabulary • Ch 2 - Hoot • Context Clues

The principal of the school addressed the students during the assembly.

 

What does the word 'principal' mean?

• To scold or criticize someone for something

• To cause someone great pain or suffering

• The person in charge of a school

• Not giving up, determined and persistent

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

His aggressive behavior was meant to intimidate his opponents.

 

What does the word 'intimidate' mean?

• To make someone feel scared or afraid

• To cause someone great pain or suffering

• The person in charge of a school

• To scold or criticize someone for something

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

She endured years of torment from her abusive ex-boyfriend.

 

What does the word 'torment' mean?

• To face or deal with a problem

• To scold or criticize someone for something

• Not giving up, determined and persistent

• To cause someone great pain or suffering

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Farmers cultivate the land to grow crops.

 

What does the word 'cultivate' mean?

• To grow and take care of something

• To make someone feel angry or annoyed

• To pay attention and listen carefully

• To face or deal with a problem

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

His baleful glare sent shivers down my spine.

 

What does the word 'baleful' mean?

• To cause someone great pain or suffering

• Causing harm or evil with a look

• To make someone feel scared or afraid

• Never-ending or lasting for a long time

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4