Vocabulary • Ch 10 - The Witch of Blackbird Pond • Context Clues

Her sudden disappearance bewildered her friends and family.

 

What does the word 'bewilder' mean?

• To say the opposite of something

• Having mean or harmful intentions

• To feel very confused or perplexed

• To stop something from happening

The witness's testimony seemed to contradict the evidence presented.

 

What does the word 'contradict' mean?

• To say the opposite of something

• Working hard and being careful

• Always happening or never changing

• A religious ceremony that represents spiritual beliefs

She was inclined to believe his explanation.

 

What does the word 'inclined' mean?

• Showing no emotion or feeling

• To stop something from happening

• Slanted or leaning in a certain direction

• To say the opposite of something

She made a firm resolve to achieve her goals.

 

What does the word 'resolve' mean?

• Always happening or never changing

• Having mean or harmful intentions

• Slanted or leaning in a certain direction

• To make a firm decision about something

She spread malicious rumors about her coworker.

 

What does the word 'malicious' mean?

• Slanted or leaning in a certain direction

• Exactly as it was said or written

• Extreme pain or suffering from something

• Having mean or harmful intentions

She diligently studied for hours to prepare for her final exam.

 

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Extreme pain or suffering from something

• Exactly as it was said or written

• To make a firm decision about something

• Working hard and being careful

He refused to disclose the details of the confidential documents.

 

What does the word 'disclose' mean?

• To make something known or reveal something

• To make a firm decision about something

• A religious ceremony that represents spiritual beliefs

• To say the opposite of something

She maintained an impassive expression throughout the entire ordeal.

 

What does the word 'impassive' mean?

• Showing no emotion or feeling

• Always happening or never changing

• To feel very confused or perplexed

• Slanted or leaning in a certain direction

She would invariably arrive late to every meeting.

 

What does the word 'invariably' mean?

• To make a firm decision about something

• Working hard and being careful

• Always happening or never changing

• Slanted or leaning in a certain direction

She adhered to the orthodox teachings of her religion.

 

What does the word 'orthodox' mean?

• To make something known or reveal something

• To make a firm decision about something

• To say the opposite of something

• Following traditional or accepted beliefs or practices