Vocabulary • Ch 2 - The Fault in Our Stars • Context Clues

The philosopher pondered the existential nature of human existence.

 

What does the word 'existential' mean?

• Something that makes you feel warm and happy

• The first or earliest model of something

• Based on personal preference or choice

• Having to do with existence and meaning

The situation became increasingly fraught as tensions rose.

 

What does the word 'fraught' mean?

• A natural part of something

• Returning to life after being dead

• Full of worry or tension

• To make something look more fancy

They are working to establish a new business in the city.

 

What does the word 'establish' mean?

• To make someone feel discouraged or sad

• Never-ending or lasting for a long time

• To make something look more fancy

• To create or start something new

The resurrection of Jesus is a central belief in Christianity.

 

What does the word 'resurrection' mean?

• Returning to life after being dead

• To create or start something new

• To write or carve words or symbols

• A person who spreads the Christian message

The approximate distance between the two cities is 100 kilometers.

 

What does the word 'approximate' mean?

• A person who spreads the Christian message

• Close to or almost but not exact

• Having to do with existence and meaning

• A natural part of something

He possesses inherent qualities of leadership.

 

What does the word 'inherent' mean?

• Something that makes you feel warm and happy

• Full of worry or tension

• A natural part of something

• To make someone feel discouraged or sad

The perpetual rain made the city streets slippery.

 

What does the word 'perpetual' mean?

• Full of worry or tension

• To make something look more fancy

• Strong passion or enthusiasm for something

• Never-ending or lasting for a long time

She was diagnosed with pneumonia and prescribed antibiotics.

 

What does the word 'pneumonia' mean?

• A sickness that affects the lungs

• To create or start something new

• The first or earliest model of something

• To interrupt or say something briefly

The doctor advised wearing protective clothing to avoid overexposure to radiation.

 

What does the word 'radiation' mean?

• Strong passion or enthusiasm for something

• A sickness that affects the lungs

• Having to do with existence and meaning

• Energy that spreads out from a source

The judge's decision seemed arbitrary and lacked a clear basis.

 

What does the word 'arbitrary' mean?

• Strong passion or enthusiasm for something

• An invisible, glowing energy around someone

• Based on personal preference or choice

• To make something look more fancy