Vocabulary • Ch 15 - Esperanza Rising • Context Clues

The opening ceremony will precede the start of the competition.

 

What does the word 'precede' mean?

• Something good or favorable

• To come before in time or order

• To be aware of something

• To pay attention to one thing

She was praised for her diligent work ethic.

 

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Separating people based on their differences

• Working hard and being careful

• Shared by a group of people

• To force someone to leave their home

The weather forecaster got caught in the rain while delivering the forecast.

 

What does the word 'irony' mean?

• To block or get in the way

• To be aware of something

• To remember something from the past

• When something happens that is unexpected

Every year, thousands of birds migrate to warmer climates for the winter.

 

What does the word 'migrate' mean?

• To come before in time or order

• The quality of being very impressive and spectacular

• To block or get in the way

• To move from one place to another

She followed her whim and decided to spontaneously go on a road trip.

 

What does the word 'whim' mean?

• To quit or give up a job

• Separating people based on their differences

• A sudden desire or impulse

• A place where scientists do experiments

The palace exuded a sense of regal grandeur with its towering columns and ornate decorations.

 

What does the word 'grandeur' mean?

• When something happens that is unexpected

• The quality of being very impressive and spectacular

• To come before in time or order

• To remember something from the past

The fallen tree obstructed the road, causing a traffic jam.

 

What does the word 'obstruct' mean?

• To block or get in the way

• Separating people based on their differences

• A sudden desire or impulse

• When something happens that is unexpected

The prominent building towered over the city skyline.

 

What does the word 'prominent' mean?

• To move from one place to another

• To come before in time or order

• Very noticeable or well-known

• Shared by a group of people

The city implemented policies to address racial segregation in schools.

 

What does the word 'segregation' mean?

• Separating people based on their differences

• To force someone to leave their home

• Working hard and being careful

• To remember something from the past

The family sought refuge in a neighboring country after fleeing their war-torn homeland.

 

What does the word 'refugee' mean?

• When something happens that is unexpected

• Someone who has had to leave their home

• Shared by a group of people

• To force someone to leave their home