Vocabulary • Ch 4 - The Fault in Our Stars • Context Clues

Her attempt to impress him was pathetic.

 

What does the word 'pathetic' mean?

• Being shy or pretending to be shy

• A tool that helps musicians keep time

• Very sad or pitiful, like a puppy

• Something left behind or passed down

The dancer gracefully moved across the stage, truly embodying the spirit of the music.

 

What does the word 'embodiment' mean?

• Being shy or pretending to be shy

• Very sad or pitiful, like a puppy

• Being a perfect example or representation

• A contagious disease that causes severe diarrhea

She left behind a powerful legacy that would shape future generations.

 

What does the word 'legacy' mean?

• A small piece left over after something is finished

• Something left behind or passed down

• Unusual or weird in a unique way

• Thin, weak, or not strong

Her extreme narcissism made it difficult for her to form genuine relationships.

 

What does the word 'narcissism' mean?

• Stretched or pulled tight with no looseness

• Excessive love or admiration for oneself

• Feeling sad and left without something

• Without any special or unique features

The connection between the suspect and the crime was tenuous at best.

 

What does the word 'tenuous' mean?

• Being shy or pretending to be shy

• A wise and knowledgeable person

• Thin, weak, or not strong

• Feeling sad and left without something