Vocabulary • Ch 4.28 - Unwind • Context Clues

She conducted a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem.

 

What does the word 'determine' mean?

• To find out or decide something

• To recognize or admit the existence or truth

• A single example of something, like a sample

• Lying flat on your stomach or face

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

There is still a stigma attached to mental health issues in many cultures.

 

What does the word 'stigma' mean?

• To recognize or admit the existence or truth

• A mark of shame or disapproval

• To obtain or get something desired

• Kind and wanting to help others

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She handed in her resignation and left the company.

 

What does the word 'resignation' mean?

• The main idea or essence of something

• A mark of shame or disapproval

• A connection or tie between people or things

• To quit a job or position

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She had a secret hoard of chocolates hidden under her bed.

 

What does the word 'hoard' mean?

• The main idea or essence of something

• Lying flat on your stomach or face

• To collect and keep a large amount

• A mark of shame or disapproval

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She developed a strong bond with her childhood friend.

 

What does the word 'bond' mean?

• Lying flat on your stomach or face

• A connection or tie between people or things

• To recognize or admit the existence or truth

• The main idea or essence of something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

She managed to sustain her energy levels throughout the marathon.

 

What does the word 'sustain' mean?

• Kind and wanting to help others

• To find out or decide something

• To keep or maintain something going

• To recognize or admit the existence or truth

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The benevolent leader donated a significant amount of money to charity.

 

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• The main idea or essence of something

• A single example of something, like a sample

• Kind and wanting to help others

• Lying flat on your stomach or face

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

She had to procure a rare ingredient for the recipe.

 

What does the word 'procure' mean?

• To quit a job or position

• The main idea or essence of something

• To obtain or get something desired

• To keep or maintain something going

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The scientist carefully studied the specimen under a microscope.

 

What does the word 'specimen' mean?

• To obtain or get something desired

• A connection or tie between people or things

• A single example of something, like a sample

• A mark of shame or disapproval

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

She is prone to making impulsive decisions.

 

What does the word 'prone' mean?

• The main idea or essence of something

• Lying flat on your stomach or face

• A single example of something, like a sample

• To obtain or get something desired

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4