Vocabulary • Ch 4.23 - Unbroken • Context Clues

The foreman directed the workers to their assigned tasks.

 

What does the word 'foreman' mean?

• To separate and isolate to prevent spreading

• A widespread outbreak of a disease

• The person in charge of a work team

• Bossy or acting like a ruler

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

She set a resolution to exercise every day for the next month.

 

What does the word 'resolution' mean?

• Bossy or acting like a ruler

• To stop being strict or harsh

• A decision or plan to solve a problem

• Thinking you are better than others

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The convention is scheduled to take place next week.

 

What does the word 'convention' mean?

• Feeling really sorry for something

• A widespread outbreak of a disease

• A decision or plan to solve a problem

• A meeting or gathering of people

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She looked down upon others with a haughty expression.

 

What does the word 'haughty' mean?

• Difficult or hard to do

• Thinking you are better than others

• A group of different things or objects

• Not taking sides or showing favoritism

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

She spoke with an imperious tone, commanding attention from everyone in the room.

 

What does the word 'imperious' mean?

• A widespread outbreak of a disease

• Feeling really sorry for something

• Changing or unpredictable in a quick way

• Bossy or acting like a ruler

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The judge remained neutral and unbiased throughout the trial.

 

What does the word 'neutral' mean?

• A decision or plan to solve a problem

• Not taking sides or showing favoritism

• The most exciting or intense part

• A meeting or gathering of people

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Climbing Mt. Everest is an arduous task that requires immense physical and mental stamina.

 

What does the word 'arduous' mean?

• Difficult or hard to do

• A widespread outbreak of a disease

• A decision or plan to solve a problem

• Not strong or solid

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She expressed a contrite apology for her mistake.

 

What does the word 'contrite' mean?

• A meeting or gathering of people

• Difficult or hard to do

• Feeling really sorry for something

• Not always the same or steady

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The connection between the suspect and the crime was tenuous at best.

 

What does the word 'tenuous' mean?

• Not always the same or steady

• Not strong or solid

• Changing or unpredictable in a quick way

• A widespread outbreak of a disease

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The stock market can be unpredictable and volatile at times.

 

What does the word 'volatile' mean?

• Not strong or solid

• Changing or unpredictable in a quick way

• Not always the same or steady

• To achieve or reach a goal

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4