Vocabulary • Ch 12 - Hoot • Context Clues

He made an impulsive decision without thinking about the consequences.

 

What does the word 'impulsive' mean?

• Doing or saying something without thinking

• A state of confusion and disorder

• To feel confused or agitated suddenly

• Very sad and not impressive

She gave a terse reply, not wanting to engage in conversation.

 

What does the word 'terse' mean?

• To feel confused or agitated suddenly

• Using few words when speaking or writing

• A lot of fighting and bloodshed

• To stop or catch something in the middle

The aftermath of the battle was a scene of total carnage.

 

What does the word 'carnage' mean?

• To feel confused or agitated suddenly

• A lot of fighting and bloodshed

• Very sad and not impressive

• A state of confusion and disorder

The police officer managed to intercept the stolen vehicle before it could escape.

 

What does the word 'intercept' mean?

• Using few words when speaking or writing

• To stop or catch something in the middle

• A state of confusion and disorder

• Very sad and not impressive

Many financial analysts speculate about the future of the stock market.

 

What does the word 'speculate' mean?

• Using few words when speaking or writing

• Real or true

• To make a guess or hypothesize

• To make someone feel bothered or upset