Vocabulary • Ch 2 - A Wrinkle in Time • Context Clues

It is important to wear appropriate attire for the job interview.

 

What does the word 'appropriate' mean?

• Not intentional

• A scientist who studies how things work

• To choose or do what is suitable

• To learn and understand something new

The detective uncovered a sinister plot to steal a priceless artifact.

 

What does the word 'sinister' mean?

• A limitation or restriction on something

• Scary or evil

• To make someone not want to do something

• Very old and in bad condition

She felt a compulsion to check her phone every few minutes.

 

What does the word 'compulsion' mean?

• To choose or do what is suitable

• A strong urge to do something

• To trust and share secrets with others

• A limitation or restriction on something

The physicist conducted groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

 

What does the word 'physicist' mean?

• A scientist who studies how things work

• A limitation or restriction on something

• Being aggressive or ready to fight

• Difficult to control or solve

The belligerent customer shouted and argued with the cashier.

 

What does the word 'belligerent' mean?

• Not intentional

• Being aggressive or ready to fight

• A wise person who gives good advice

• To learn and understand something new

The abandoned house had a dilapidated roof and crumbling walls.

 

What does the word 'dilapidated' mean?

• A duty or something you must do

• Very old and in bad condition

• A limitation or restriction on something

• To choose or do what is suitable

The lake was placid as the sun set behind the mountains.

 

What does the word 'placid' mean?

• A limitation or restriction on something

• Calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

• Scary or evil

• To stop or limit something from happening

She had to stifle a giggle during the serious meeting.

 

What does the word 'stifle' mean?

• A tiny piece of information in cells

• To learn and understand something new

• To stop or limit something from happening

• A scientist who studies how things work

She confided in her best friend about her deepest secrets.

 

What does the word 'confide' mean?

• A wise person who gives good advice

• A limitation or restriction on something

• To force someone to do something

• To trust and share secrets with others

The antagonist in the story was a cunning and manipulative character who constantly thwarted the protagonist's plans.

 

What does the word 'antagonist' mean?

• A scientist who studies how things work

• A tiny piece of information in cells

• A person who opposes the main character

• To make someone not want to do something