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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4