Vocabulary • Ch 6 - The Witch of Blackbird Pond • Context Clues

Her words seemed to imply that she knew more than she was letting on.

 

What does the word 'imply' mean?

• To make someone angry or upset

• A big change in a short time

• To suggest or hint without saying directly

• Impossible to stop or prevent

She let out an utter scream of terror when she saw the spider.

 

What does the word 'utter' mean?

• To make someone angry or upset

• To say or speak out loud

• Loyalty or support to someone or something

• To feel confused or agitated

I need to acquaint myself with the new office procedures.

 

What does the word 'acquaint' mean?

• To say or speak out loud

• Famous for being bad or wicked

• To make someone know or become familiar with something

• To give or grant something to someone

His offensive comments were designed to provoke a reaction from the crowd.

 

What does the word 'provoke' mean?

• To make someone angry or upset

• To feel confused or agitated

• Easy to see or notice

• To give or grant something to someone

The disease can afflict anyone, regardless of age or gender.

 

What does the word 'afflict' mean?

• Easy to see or notice

• To make someone angry or upset

• To suggest or hint without saying directly

• To cause pain or suffering