Vocabulary • Ch 4.19 - Unbroken • Context Clues

She struggled to interpret the meaning of the ancient hieroglyphics.

 

What does the word 'interpret' mean?

• To explain the meaning or understand something

• Sneaky or secretly doing something

• But, in contrast, or on the other hand

• To think and talk about past memories

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She was tired; however, she continued working.

 

What does the word 'however' mean?

• Shy or quiet, doesn't talk much

• But, in contrast, or on the other hand

• To give commands or tell someone what to do

• To persuade or encourage someone to do something

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

She confidently began to dictate her ideas to her secretary for the upcoming meeting.

 

What does the word 'dictate' mean?

• To get rid of something properly

• Not strict or severe in enforcing rules

• To give commands or tell someone what to do

• Something interesting or unusual that happens

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The storm is imminent, so we should take shelter soon.

 

What does the word 'imminent' mean?

• Spoiled or smelling bad

• To persuade or encourage someone to do something

• Going to happen very soon

• But, in contrast, or on the other hand

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She faced prejudice at her workplace due to her religious beliefs.

 

What does the word 'prejudice' mean?

• Shy or quiet, doesn't talk much

• Making judgments based on preconceived ideas

• Happening at the same time

• Going to happen very soon

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Every time we gather, we reminisce about our childhood memories.

 

What does the word 'reminisce' mean?

• To think and talk about past memories

• To give commands or tell someone what to do

• To be like everyone else

• Happening at the same time

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The army's relentless attack on the enemy's stronghold resulted in the complete annihilation of their forces.

 

What does the word 'annihilate' mean?

• Destroy completely, wipe out entirely

• To require a lot of effort

• Not strict or severe in enforcing rules

• Illegal items that are not allowed

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The new hire showed herself to be a competent and reliable employee.

 

What does the word 'competent' mean?

• To persuade or encourage someone to do something

• Capable or skilled at doing something

• To explain the meaning or understand something

• Sneaky or secretly doing something

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She cast a furtive glance in his direction.

 

What does the word 'furtive' mean?

• To persuade or encourage someone to do something

• Sneaky or secretly doing something

• Something interesting or unusual that happens

• Making judgments based on preconceived ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The police confiscated a large amount of contraband during the raid.

 

What does the word 'contraband' mean?

• Capable or skilled at doing something

• To require a lot of effort

• To think and talk about past memories

• Illegal items that are not allowed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E