Vocabulary • Ch 5.4 - Unbroken • Context Clues

She confidently assert her opinion during the meeting.

 

What does the word 'assert' mean?

• A person accused of committing a crime

• A large group of soldiers working together

• To confidently state or declare something

• A long and exciting story or adventure

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She pursued her goals with a vengeance, refusing to be deterred by any obstacles in her path.

 

What does the word 'with a vengeance' mean?

• Dispenser: To make something go away

• In a very strong and intense way

• To prove someone is not guilty

• To give up or not enforce

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.

 

What does the word 'defendant' mean?

• A person accused of committing a crime

• Having mixed feelings about something

• To exclude or ignore someone on purpose

• A long and exciting story or adventure

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

They were finally able to reconcile their differences and mend their friendship.

 

What does the word 'reconcile' mean?

• Someone who can't change their behavior

• To happen or occur

• To make peace after an argument

• Dispenser: To make something go away

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The battalion marched in perfect formation during the military parade.

 

What does the word 'battalion' mean?

• To say the opposite of something

• To exclude or ignore someone on purpose

• A large group of soldiers working together

• A legal document from a judge

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The prisoner was released on parole after serving half of his sentence.

 

What does the word 'parole' mean?

• To win or be more successful than others

• When a prisoner is released early

• In a very strong and intense way

• To exclude or ignore someone on purpose

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She tried to contradict his statement, but he remained firm in his beliefs.

 

What does the word 'contradict' mean?

• To prove someone is not guilty

• To win or be more successful than others

• A person accused of committing a crime

• To say the opposite of something

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She felt ambivalent about the job offer, unsure if it was the right decision for her.

 

What does the word 'ambivalent' mean?

• Someone who can't change their behavior

• A person accused of committing a crime

• The end part of a story

• Having mixed feelings about something

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The new policy has sparked controversy among the staff.

 

What does the word 'controversy' mean?

• In a very strong and intense way

• A disagreement or argument between people

• A legal document from a judge

• To exclude or ignore someone on purpose

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Dispensary: The doctor dispensed the medication at the dispensary.

 

What does the word 'dispel' mean?

• To win or be more successful than others

• A legal document from a judge

• Dispenser: To make something go away

• A long and exciting story or adventure

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B