Vocabulary • Ch 3.17 - I Am Malala • Context Clues

The mysterious letter sparked her curiosity and intrigue.

 

What does the word 'intrigue' mean?

• Not aware or paying attention

• A plan or secret scheme

• Without a name

• Working together and sharing information

The author chose to remain anonymous when publishing the controversial article.

 

What does the word 'anonymous' mean?

• Working together and sharing information

• Without a name

• A person who is chosen for something

• To disrespect or damage something sacred

The hikers were careful not to defile the pristine wilderness with litter.

 

What does the word 'defile' mean?

• A high-ranking clergy member in the church

• To make dirty or pollute something

• A person who is chosen for something

• To disrespect or damage something sacred

The notorious criminal was finally apprehended by the authorities.

 

What does the word 'notorious' mean?

• Working together and sharing information

• To encourage or inspire someone to do something

• Famous for doing bad things

• To disrespect or damage something sacred

The archbishop led the religious procession through the city.

 

What does the word 'archbishop' mean?

• To tell the truth in a court

• A goal or something you want to achieve

• A plan or secret scheme

• A high-ranking clergy member in the church

The team members decided to collaborate on the project to achieve their common goal.

 

What does the word 'collaborate' mean?

• Having the necessary skills to do something

• To work together with others on a task

• To make dirty or pollute something

• Not aware or paying attention

The competent surgeon successfully performed the complex procedure.

 

What does the word 'competent' mean?

• A feeling of sadness and hopelessness

• Having the necessary skills to do something

• Famous for doing bad things

• A high-ranking clergy member in the church

Vandals attempted to desecrate the ancient temple.

 

What does the word 'desecrate' mean?

• To disrespect or damage something sacred

• A person who pretends to know things

• A high-ranking clergy member in the church

• Having the necessary skills to do something

She has been appointed as the new liaison between the two departments.

 

What does the word 'liaison' mean?

• Working together and sharing information

• To encourage or inspire someone to do something

• To assume something is true

• To work together with others on a task

It is important to have clear objectives in order to achieve success.

 

What does the word 'objective' mean?

• Famous for doing bad things

• A goal or something you want to achieve

• Not aware or paying attention

• Working together and sharing information