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

• Feeling sad or upset about something

• Very bad or shocking

• A document that shows someone's wishes

She decided to assume the responsibility of organizing the event.

 

What does the word 'assume' mean?

• To suggest something without saying it openly

• To say or speak out loud

• To think something is true without proof

• A person who did something wrong

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

 

What does the word 'utter' mean?

• To say or speak out loud

• Feeling sad or upset about something

• A person who did something wrong

• To deeply respect or admire someone/something

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

 

What does the word 'eccentric' mean?

• Feeling sad or upset about something

• To say or speak out loud

• To feel angry or bitter about something

• A person who acts or thinks differently

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

 

What does the word 'autopsy' mean?

• To catch or arrest someone

• A medical examination to figure out why someone died

• To say or speak out loud

• To let someone know about something

She will notify you of any updates regarding the project.

 

What does the word 'notify' mean?

• To suggest something without saying it openly

• A medical examination to figure out why someone died

• A document that shows someone's wishes

• To let someone know about something

The conditions in the factory were absolutely appalling.

 

What does the word 'appalling' mean?

• To catch or arrest someone

• Very bad or shocking

• To say or speak out loud

• To feel angry or bitter about something

The document purports to provide evidence of their innocence.

 

What does the word 'purport' mean?

• To suggest something without saying it openly

• To deeply respect or admire someone/something

• The main message or idea of something

• Very bad or shocking

She couldn't help but reproach herself for the mistake.

 

What does the word 'reproach' mean?

• Very bad or shocking

• To express disapproval or disappointment

• To feel angry or bitter about something

• To think something is true without proof

The community gathered to revere their honored veterans on Memorial Day.

 

What does the word 'revere' mean?

• To deeply respect or admire someone/something

• The main message or idea of something

• To feel angry or bitter about something

• Very bad or shocking