Vocabulary • Ch 4 - Hoot • Context Clues

The mysterious letter sparked my intrigue.

 

What does the word 'intrigue' mean?

• Feeling angry or unhappy, but not talking

• To be curious or interested in something

• To get used to something

• Very strong, powerful, or impressive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Despite attempts to cheer him up, he remained sullen throughout the day.

 

What does the word 'sullen' mean?

• To be curious or interested in something

• Feeling angry or unhappy, but not talking

• Secret knowledge about something

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The detective was determined to find the culprit responsible for the crime.

 

What does the word 'culprit' mean?

• To be curious or interested in something

• To get used to something

• Feeling angry or unhappy, but not talking

• The person who did something wrong

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She found inspiration in the quiet moments, allowing her thoughts to become her muse.

 

What does the word 'muse' mean?

• To think creatively and get inspired

• To feel really angry or mad

• To come out or appear

• Even though

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

It takes time to accustom oneself to a new environment.

 

What does the word 'accustom' mean?

• A football player who stops opposing players

• To be curious or interested in something

• To get used to something

• To think creatively and get inspired

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

She could feel her anger seethe inside her as she listened to his excuses.

 

What does the word 'seethe' mean?

• Lasting for only a short time

• Very strong, powerful, or impressive

• To feel really angry or mad

• Secret knowledge about something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She felt despondent after receiving the rejection letter.

 

What does the word 'despondent' mean?

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

• To get used to something

• Lasting for only a short time

• Able to make a clear decision

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The team faced a formidable opponent in the championship game.

 

What does the word 'formidable' mean?

• Very strong, powerful, or impressive

• To come out or appear

• To believe something without proof or confirmation

• To get used to something

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

She made a decisive decision to quit her job and pursue her passion.

 

What does the word 'decisive' mean?

• Lasting for only a short time

• Able to make a clear decision

• To feel really angry or mad

• Even though

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

The memory of that moment was fleeting.

 

What does the word 'fleeting' mean?

• Secret knowledge about something

• Lasting for only a short time

• Very strong, powerful, or impressive

• The person who did something wrong

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4