Vocabulary • Ch 1 - A Wrinkle in Time • Context Clues

The peaceful beach provided a serene environment for relaxation.

 

What does the word 'serene' mean?

• Calm and peaceful, very relaxed

• To speak or sing with a specific tone

• To let go or give up control

• Very sad or pitiful

The priest began to intone the traditional prayers.

 

What does the word 'intone' mean?

• Very big or impressive or amazing

• To speak or sing with a specific tone

• When you hurt a muscle or joint

• To bring under control or calm down

The investigators launched a probe to uncover the truth.

 

What does the word 'probe' mean?

• To bring under control or calm down

• To explore or investigate something carefully

• To let go or give up control

• To speak or sing with a specific tone

She was indignant when she discovered the truth.

 

What does the word 'indignant' mean?

• Feeling angry or upset about something

• To bring under control or calm down

• Calm and peaceful, very relaxed

• Causing strong dislike or disgust

She was tired, but she continued running.

 

What does the word 'nevertheless' mean?

• However, even though, in spite of that

• To let go or give up control

• Feeling angry or upset about something

• To speak or sing with a specific tone