Vocabulary • Ch 11 - The Witch of Blackbird Pond • Context Clues

The detectives tried to trace the suspect's movements.

 

What does the word 'trace' mean?

• A safe place to go for protection

• A very light mark left behind

• The result of an action or event

• To think about or consider something again

The detective was able to trace the origins of the mysterious phone call.

 

What does the word 'trace' mean?

• Very religious and devout in beliefs

• A belief or opinion that goes against religious teachings

• To find or discover evidence of something

• To think about or consider something again

She looked in the mirror to reflect on her day.

 

What does the word 'reflect' mean?

• To trick or make someone believe something false

• Very religious and devout in beliefs

• Easily trained or taught

• To think about or consider something again

It is not wise to deceive others as the truth will eventually be revealed.

 

What does the word 'deceive' mean?

• To understand or recognize something clearly

• A very light mark left behind

• To trick or make someone believe something false

• Easily trained or taught

The priest was accused of promoting heresy by the church.

 

What does the word 'heresy' mean?

• Having a limited or closed perspective

• A belief or opinion that goes against religious teachings

• Determined and not giving up easily

• Very religious and devout in beliefs

The family sought refuge in the sanctuary during the storm.

 

What does the word 'refuge' mean?

• Feeling unsure or uncomfortable about something

• To make or create something carefully

• Very religious and devout in beliefs

• A safe place to go for protection

She remained resolute in her decision, despite opposition from others.

 

What does the word 'resolute' mean?

• To understand or recognize something clearly

• A belief or opinion that goes against religious teachings

• Determined and not giving up easily

• Very religious and devout in beliefs

She lived a pious life, attending church every Sunday and volunteering at the local homeless shelter.

 

What does the word 'pious' mean?

• To make or create something carefully

• The result of an action or event

• Very religious and devout in beliefs

• To find or discover evidence of something

She could discern the faint outline of a figure in the distance.

 

What does the word 'discern' mean?

• To trick or make someone believe something false

• Determined and not giving up easily

• To understand or recognize something clearly

• To find or discover evidence of something

She had no qualms about speaking her mind.

 

What does the word 'qualms' mean?

• To make or create something carefully

• A safe place to go for protection

• Feeling unsure or uncomfortable about something

• Skillful or clever at doing something