Vocabulary • Ch 2.11 - Unbroken • Context Clues

He studied diligently and thus achieved outstanding grades.

 

What does the word 'thus' mean?

• Being in a dazed or confused state

• Able to float or stay afloat

• Completely lacking or empty of something

• Therefore

The swimmer felt buoyant as he effortlessly glided through the water.

 

What does the word 'buoyant' mean?

• To remember something from the past

• Able to float or stay afloat

• Completely lacking or empty of something

• Being in a dazed or confused state

The rope was tightly bound around the suitcase.

 

What does the word 'bind' mean?

• To tie or secure something tightly

• To squirm or twist uncomfortably

• Feeling confused and unsure of direction

• Therefore

After the accident, she felt disoriented and struggled to find her way home.

 

What does the word 'disoriented' mean?

• To squirm or twist uncomfortably

• The body's communication network for messages

• Completely lacking or empty of something

• Feeling confused and unsure of direction

The passive voice is being taught in English class.

 

What does the word 'passive' mean?

• Not taking action or being active

• Completely lacking or empty of something

• Feeling confused and unsure of direction

• Able to float or stay afloat