Vocabulary • Ch 6 - A Wrinkle in Time • Context Clues

The lumberjack used a sharp axe to cleave the log in half.

 

What does the word 'cleave' mean?

• To split or cut something in half

• To scold or find fault with someone

• A small hint or idea

• To make something less severe or harmful

She tried to focus on her work despite the distractions.

 

What does the word 'focus' mean?

• A word used to show contrast

• To pay attention and concentrate on something

• To split or cut something in half

• A mistake or deviation from what's expected

She displayed an arrogant attitude, looking down on everyone around her.

 

What does the word 'arrogant' mean?

• To scold or find fault with someone

• Able to bounce back from challenges

• To feel very angry or upset

• Thinking you're better than everyone else

The dancers moved in perfect sync, executing their movements simultaneously.

 

What does the word 'simultaneous' mean?

• To feel very angry or upset

• Happening at the same time

• Favorable or likely to bring good luck

• Thinking you're better than everyone else

She maintained her poise throughout the challenging situation.

 

What does the word 'poise' mean?

• Favorable or likely to bring good luck

• To make something less severe or harmful

• Balance and grace in movement or behavior

• Trying to hide or be sneaky

The injured rabbit began to writhe in pain.

 

What does the word 'writhe' mean?

• To twist, squirm, or wriggle with discomfort

• Favorable or likely to bring good luck

• A super, super, super long time

• A disappointing or underwhelming ending or event

The weather can vary greatly depending on the season.

 

What does the word 'vary' mean?

• Can't see things far away clearly

• To be different or change in some way

• A word used to show contrast

• A mistake or deviation from what's expected

The doctor prescribed medication to help mitigate the patient's pain.

 

What does the word 'mitigate' mean?

• To scold or find fault with someone

• To make something less severe or harmful

• To pay attention and concentrate on something

• A mistake or deviation from what's expected

The detective believed that the unexpected absence of a key witness was an aberration in the otherwise solid case.

 

What does the word 'aberration' mean?

• A disappointing or underwhelming ending or event

• Trying to hide or be sneaky

• Able to bounce back from challenges

• A mistake or deviation from what's expected

She decided to chide her children for their misbehavior.

 

What does the word 'chide' mean?

• To scold or find fault with someone

• To make something less severe or harmful

• A word used to show contrast

• A super, super, super long time