Vocabulary • Ch 6 - The Westing Game • Context Clues

Her raised eyebrow implied her disapproval.

 

What does the word 'imply' mean?

• To suggest something without saying it openly

• Strange or mysterious in a creepy way

• To say or speak out loud

• To let someone know about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She decided to assume the responsibility of organizing the event.

 

What does the word 'assume' mean?

• Next to or very close to something

• To think something is true without proof

• To catch or arrest someone

• Feeling sad or upset about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She could only utter a cry of surprise when she saw the unexpected visitor.

 

What does the word 'utter' mean?

• To think or believe something without proof

• To feel angry or bitter about something

• A person who did something wrong

• To say or speak out loud

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The eccentric billionaire lived in a house shaped like a giant shoe.

 

What does the word 'eccentric' mean?

• To let someone know about something

• Next to or very close to something

• A person who acts or thinks differently

• To think something is true without proof

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The medical examiner conducted an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

 

What does the word 'autopsy' mean?

• To say or speak out loud

• A medical examination to figure out why someone died

• A document that shows someone's wishes

• To catch or arrest someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4