Vocabulary • Ch 3.16 - I Am Malala • Context Clues

The study of matter, energy, and the interactions between them.

 

What does the word 'physics' mean?

• Not giving proper care or attention

• To become twisted or caught together

• The study of how things work

• A way to make money and survive

The hikers began to descend down the steep mountain trail.

 

What does the word 'descend' mean?

• A fancy French castle or mansion

• To go down or come lower

• Gigantic wave caused by earthquake under water

• The study of how things work

The goal of the program is to rehabilitate individuals and help them reintegrate into society.

 

What does the word 'rehabilitate' mean?

• To help someone improve and change

• A part that makes up something

• A large amount of something flowing rapidly

• The study of how things work

She made a New Year's resolution to exercise every day.

 

What does the word 'resolution' mean?

• To eat something quickly and completely

• A decision to do something or change something

• The study of how things work

• To scold or tell someone they're wrong

The politician addressed his constituents during the town hall meeting.

 

What does the word 'constituent' mean?

• Beautiful lights in the sky at night

• To go down or come lower

• A state of total confusion and disorder

• A part that makes up something