Vocabulary • Ch 14 - The Fault in Our Stars • Context Clues

I couldn't fathom the depths of his grief.

 

What does the word 'fathom' mean?

• Able to listen or understand easily

• To understand or figure out something

• To be indecisive or uncertain about something

• Unfair prejudice in favor of or against something

The journalist's article demonstrated a clear bias towards one political party.

 

What does the word 'bias' mean?

• To be indecisive or uncertain about something

• Unfair prejudice in favor of or against something

• The act of taking over after someone else

• Able to listen or understand easily

The concept of gender is a social construct that influences how individuals perceive and experience themselves in society.

 

What does the word 'gender' mean?

• Graceful and stylish, like a princess

• Easy to see or notice

• The category of being male or female

• To understand or figure out something

Her bright red dress made her quite conspicuous at the party.

 

What does the word 'conspicuous' mean?

• The category of being male or female

• Easy to see or notice

• The act of taking over after someone else

• When someone or something enters without permission

The loud noise outside was an intrusion to our peaceful evening.

 

What does the word 'intrusion' mean?

• Graceful and stylish, like a princess

• To understand or figure out something

• When someone or something enters without permission

• To be indecisive or uncertain about something