Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Esperanza Rising • Context Clues

It is important to dress appropriately for a job interview.

 

What does the word 'appropriate' mean?

• Agreement or harmony between people or groups

• To gradually take over someone's space

• To take something for a specific purpose

• Something that stays the same or doesn't change

She was indignant at the unfair treatment she received.

 

What does the word 'indignant' mean?

• Feeling angry or upset about something unfair

• Showing sympathy or comfort when someone is sad

• Having a strong or sharp smell

• To take something for a specific purpose

She cried out in anguish as the news of her loved one's passing reached her.

 

What does the word 'anguish' mean?

• To take something for a specific purpose

• Acting like you're better than others

• Showing sympathy or comfort when someone is sad

• Strong sadness or pain

She sat at the piano, ready to compose a beautiful melody.

 

What does the word 'compose' mean?

• Showing sympathy or comfort when someone is sad

• Having a strong or sharp smell

• To create or write something, like music

• To carefully think and make a decision

They shared a warm and cordial conversation over a cup of tea.

 

What does the word 'cordial' mean?

• Feeling angry or upset about something unfair

• Showing sympathy or comfort when someone is sad

• Spreading or found everywhere, all around

• A warm and friendly greeting or behavior