Vocabulary • Ch 1 & 2 - The Glass Castle • Context Clues

She didn't want to assume his intentions.

 

What does the word 'assume' mean?

• To do what everyone else is doing

• To think something is true without proof

• The study of rocks and Earth's history

• Describing a situation or condition with chaos or unrest

She decided to assume the responsibility for the project.

 

What does the word 'assume' mean?

• Very, very thirsty

• The study of rocks and Earth's history

• To think something is true without proof

• The study of how things move

She gave me direct instructions on how to find the location.

 

What does the word 'direct' mean?

• A judge that makes decisions in court

• To show or tell someone how to do something

• To show or explain something with pictures

• Describing a situation or condition with chaos or unrest

They will evaluate the results of the experiment before reaching a conclusion.

 

What does the word 'evaluate' mean?

• To do what everyone else is doing

• To show or explain something with pictures

• To carefully examine and judge something's value

• When something is twisted or distorted

She refused to conform to societal expectations.

 

What does the word 'conform' mean?

• To show or tell someone how to do something

• To do what everyone else is doing

• To gather or collect things over time

• The study of how things move

She always maintains a positive attitude, even in difficult situations.

 

What does the word 'positive' mean?

• To show or tell someone how to do something

• Very, very thirsty

• Describing something good or favorable

• To think something is true without proof

She gave a negative response when asked about the proposal.

 

What does the word 'negative' mean?

• To do what everyone else is doing

• A judge that makes decisions in court

• To think something is true without proof

• Not positive or optimistic

She was able to redeem her coupon at the store and receive a discount on her purchase.

 

What does the word 'redeem' mean?

• A judge that makes decisions in court

• To exchange something for a reward

• When something is twisted or distorted

• Describing a situation or condition with chaos or unrest

She always maintains a positive attitude, no matter the circumstances.

 

What does the word 'positive' mean?

• To think something is true without proof

• To show or explain something with pictures

• To show or tell someone how to do something

• Good, happy, or hopeful

His deep-rooted perversion for violence led him down a dangerous path.

 

What does the word 'perversion' mean?

• Good, happy, or hopeful

• When something is twisted or distorted

• To think something is true without proof

• Describing a situation or condition with chaos or unrest