Vocabulary • Ch 12 - The Fault in Our Stars • Context Clues

The company plans to establish a new branch in the city.

 

What does the word 'establish' mean?

• To create or start something officially

• Happening or existing in the present time

• To make something confused or muddled

• Something that seems contradictory but is true

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She would often indulge in luxurious spa treatments to relax and pamper herself.

 

What does the word 'indulge' mean?

• To create or start something officially

• Relating to the Earth or land

• Something that seems contradictory but is true

• To let yourself have or do something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The concept of time travel is a paradox because it raises logical contradictions.

 

What does the word 'paradox' mean?

• To make something confused or muddled

• Showing respect and obedience to someone

• Something that seems contradictory but is true

• Someone who tells a story or book

The astronauts explored the terrestrial landscape on their mission to Mars.

 

What does the word 'terrestrial' mean?

• Relating to the Earth or land

• Summary or basic idea of something

• To make a decision and stick to it

• Showing respect and obedience to someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She claimed to have seen a ghostly apparition in the old abandoned house.

 

What does the word 'apparition' mean?

• To twist or bend out of shape

• To add or attach something to something else

• Someone who tells a story or book

• A ghost or phantom that appears suddenly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She handed in her resignation letter after years of frustration at the company.

 

What does the word 'resignation' mean?

• To add or attach something to something else

• Quitting or giving up a job willingly

• Showing respect and obedience to someone

• Persuasive language used to influence others

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The concept of time is often difficult to grasp due to its abstract nature.

 

What does the word 'abstract' mean?

• Not showing strong emotions or biases

• Summary or basic idea of something

• To twist or bend out of shape

• Persuasive language used to influence others

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She made a firm resolve to overcome her fear and pursue her dreams.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• Persuasive language used to influence others

• To add or attach something to something else

• Quitting or giving up a job willingly

• To make a decision and stick to it

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She used persuasive rhetoric to convince the audience.

 

What does the word 'rhetoric' mean?

• Persuasive language used to influence others

• To let yourself have or do something

• Relating to the Earth or land

• To twist or bend out of shape

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The country plans to annex the neighboring territory.

 

What does the word 'annex' mean?

• A sickness or physical problem

• To add or attach something to something else

• Extremely happy, excited, or joyful

• Happening or existing in the present time

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4