Vocabulary • Ch 13 - The Witch of Blackbird Pond • Context Clues

She decided to confide in her best friend about her secret.

 

What does the word 'confide' mean?

• To make small, repetitive movements or actions

• To tell a secret or share something personal

• Causing strong reactions or feelings in others

• To forcefully take something away from someone

The intricate puzzle perplexed the students.

 

What does the word 'perplex' mean?

• Not important or related to the topic

• To make small, repetitive movements or actions

• To stop or hold back something

• To feel confused or puzzled

She had to stifle a giggle during the serious meeting.

 

What does the word 'stifle' mean?

• To stop or hold back something

• Feeling truly sorry for something done

• To tell a secret or share something personal

• Thinking you are better than others

The comment made by the audience was completely irrelevant to the topic being discussed.

 

What does the word 'irrelevant' mean?

• A decision or a promise to do something

• To make small, repetitive movements or actions

• Not important or related to the topic

• Thinking you are better than others

Her provocative attire turned heads as she walked into the room.

 

What does the word 'provocative' mean?

• To feel confused or puzzled

• A lung condition that makes breathing difficult

• To make small, repetitive movements or actions

• Causing strong reactions or feelings in others