Vocabulary • Ch 10 - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry • Context Clues

She spoke to him in a condescending tone, as if he was beneath her.

 

What does the word 'condescending' mean?

• Being brief or blunt in speech

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

• Acting superior or talking down to someone

• Empty, lonely, and abandoned

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She gave a curt reply when asked about her plans.

 

What does the word 'curt' mean?

• Being brief or blunt in speech

• Acting superior or talking down to someone

• To show disapproval or blame someone

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She felt despondent after receiving the rejection letter.

 

What does the word 'despondent' mean?

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

• Acting superior or talking down to someone

• Empty, lonely, and abandoned

• To show disapproval or blame someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She savored every morsel of the delicious chocolate cake.

 

What does the word 'morsel' mean?

• Feeling a bit sad and thoughtful

• Being balanced and calm in attitude

• A small piece of food

• Feeling tired and lacking energy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She felt a deep sense of reproach towards her friend for betraying her trust.

 

What does the word 'reproach' mean?

• Not lasting for a long time

• To show disapproval or blame someone

• Acting superior or talking down to someone

• Feeling tired and lacking energy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4