Vocabulary • Ch 2.7 - Unbroken • Context Clues

She decided to take a different approach to solving the problem.

 

What does the word 'approach' mean?

• The way you do or think about something

• To roll or lie in something messy

• Calm and peaceful

• Continuing without stopping or pausing

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She took a moment to reflect on her past experiences.

 

What does the word 'reflect' mean?

• Not good at doing something

• To think deeply about something

• To really, really hate something or someone

• Happening at the same time together

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The reality of the situation was sobering.

 

What does the word 'sobering' mean?

• Happening at the same time together

• To divide or separate something into parts

• To really, really hate something or someone

• Making you feel serious or thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She was able to distill the complex information into a simple explanation.

 

What does the word 'distill' mean?

• To turn a liquid into a gas

• To give or assign something to someone

• A hormone that makes you feel excited

• Making you feel serious or thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The protesters outside the building raised a clamor for justice.

 

What does the word 'clamor' mean?

• A loud and noisy outcry or noise

• To hide or blend in with surroundings

• To give or assign something to someone

• To get back at someone for something

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The teacher will allot ten minutes for each student to present their project.

 

What does the word 'allot' mean?

• Calm and peaceful

• To hide or blend in with surroundings

• To give or assign something to someone

• To show or describe something in pictures

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The artist used vibrant colors to depict the beautiful sunset.

 

What does the word 'depict' mean?

• To walk slowly and leisurely

• Happening at the same time together

• To show or describe something in pictures

• A loud and noisy outcry or noise

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The lake was placid and calm, reflecting the peaceful surroundings.

 

What does the word 'placid' mean?

• Happening at the same time together

• Not good at doing something

• To praise or admire someone or something

• Calm and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She enjoyed taking a leisurely amble through the park every evening.

 

What does the word 'amble' mean?

• To give or assign something to someone

• A hormone that makes you feel excited

• To walk slowly and leisurely

• To get back at someone for something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The inept employee struggled to complete the task effectively.

 

What does the word 'inept' mean?

• Not good at doing something

• Continuing without stopping or pausing

• To really, really hate something or someone

• A hormone that makes you feel excited

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4