Vocabulary • Ch 2.9 - I Am Malala • Context Clues

There was a long queue outside the movie theater.

 

What does the word 'queue' mean?

• A line of people or things waiting

• A official order or proclamation from someone in power

• A feeling of being treated unfairly

• To put into action or use

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The company plans to implement a new system that will improve efficiency.

 

What does the word 'implement' mean?

• To hide or blend in with surroundings

• To scare or frighten someone

• To put into action or use

• A feeling of being treated unfairly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

His wrath was unleashed upon those who had wronged him.

 

What does the word 'wrath' mean?

• A feeling of being treated unfairly

• Extreme anger or rage

• Agreement or harmony between people or groups

• A line of people or things waiting

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The soldiers wore camouflage uniforms to blend in with their surroundings during the mission.

 

What does the word 'camouflage' mean?

• To take in and care for (someone) as one's own

• To hide or blend in with surroundings

• A medicine that keeps you from getting sick

• A high wall built beside water

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She couldn't help but retort with a quick comeback to his snarky remark.

 

What does the word 'retort' mean?

• To scare or frighten someone

• A official order or proclamation from someone in power

• To reply quickly and sharply to something

• A high wall built beside water

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4