Vocabulary • Ch 22 - The Fault in Our Stars • Context Clues

The performance was incredibly pathetic, receiving boos from the audience.

 

What does the word 'pathetic' mean?

• To hold back or control something

• Very sad or deserving pity or sympathy

• To determine the value or worth

• Round, chubby or plump in shape

The couple hoped to beget children in the near future.

 

What does the word 'beget' mean?

• To free someone from blame or guilt

• Very, very, very, very, very, very hot

• To create or become the parent of

• Feeling confused or lost about direction

The priest absolved him of his sins during confession.

 

What does the word 'absolve' mean?

• To gather or collect something over time

• To determine the value or worth

• To free someone from blame or guilt

• Feeling confused or lost about direction

The real estate agent will appraise the value of the property before listing it for sale.

 

What does the word 'appraise' mean?

• Round, chubby or plump in shape

• To hold back or control something

• To determine the value or worth

• Very sad or deserving pity or sympathy

The employee was demoted after his performance review.

 

What does the word 'demote' mean?

• To gather or collect something over time

• To move someone to a lower rank

• Round, chubby or plump in shape

• Talented or advanced for their age