Vocabulary • Ch 1.5 - I Am Malala • Context Clues

She began to compose a beautiful piece of music on the piano.

 

What does the word 'compose' mean?

• To make someone less angry or upset

• To create or make something

• A strong urge to do something

• Getting money for doing something unfair

Citizens actively participate in the democratic process by voting and engaging in political discussions.

 

What does the word 'democracy' mean?

• Feeling happy and sad remembering the past

• A government where citizens have a say

• To get involved in a complicated situation

• To think carefully and deeply about something

She carefully managed her assets to ensure financial security.

 

What does the word 'assets' mean?

• A strong urge to do something

• Things that are valuable or owned

• A government where citizens have a say

• To give back something in return

The old photographs evoked a sense of nostalgia for the good times.

 

What does the word 'nostalgia' mean?

• Feeling happy and sad remembering the past

• A government where citizens have a say

• To take things by force

• An agreement between two or more people

The animator worked tirelessly to bring the characters to life in the movie.

 

What does the word 'animate' mean?

• A strong urge to do something

• Feeling happy and sad remembering the past

• To give life or make something alive

• An agreement between two or more people

She gave him a comforting hug to console him after his loss.

 

What does the word 'console' mean?

• Things that are valuable or owned

• A small table with shelves for storing things

• To give back something in return

• To create or make something

The teacher tried to placate the students by giving them extra recess time.

 

What does the word 'placate' mean?

• To refuse to use or buy something

• To take things by force

• To make someone less angry or upset

• A strong urge to do something

The pirates set out to plunder the treasure hidden on the deserted island.

 

What does the word 'plunder' mean?

• To make someone less angry or upset

• To take things by force

• To give back something in return

• An agreement between two or more people

During the meeting, he launched into a tirade about the company's lack of communication.

 

What does the word 'tirade' mean?

• Vice Versa: The opposite way around or reversed

• A long angry speech filled with criticism

• To make someone less angry or upset

• To give life or make something alive

The protesters decided to boycott the company's products in response to their unethical practices.

 

What does the word 'boycott' mean?

• A long angry speech filled with criticism

• A small table with shelves for storing things

• To refuse to use or buy something

• Feeling happy and sad remembering the past