Vocabulary • Ch 13 - Esperanza Rising • Context Clues

She felt a wave of anxiety wash over her as she stepped onto the stage.

 

What does the word 'anxiety' mean?

• Very religious or deeply committed to faith

• Feeling worried or nervous about something

• To twist or bend out of shape

• On the other hand, or but

Despite the challenges, she remained optimistic about the outcome.

 

What does the word 'optimistic' mean?

• Feeling worried or nervous about something

• To have a positive outlook or hope

• To get sick again after getting better

• On the other hand, or but

The contortionist mesmerized the audience with her incredible ability to twist and contort her body.

 

What does the word 'contort' mean?

• To twist or bend out of shape

• To face or deal with a difficult situation

• On the other hand, or but

• Feeling worried or nervous about something

She practiced her religious rituals with devout devotion.

 

What does the word 'devout' mean?

• Very religious or deeply committed to faith

• A prediction of what will happen in the future

• On the other hand, or but

• Feeling worried or nervous about something

The ancient book contains a prophecy about the upcoming war.

 

What does the word 'prophecy' mean?

• On the other hand, or but

• To have a positive outlook or hope

• To twist or bend out of shape

• A prediction of what will happen in the future