Vocabulary • Ch 8 - The Westing Game • Context Clues

The newspaper printed an obituary for the deceased actor.

 

What does the word 'obituary' mean?

• A written notice about someone who died

• To cause harm or damage

• Perfect or without any mistakes or faults

• To show someone did something bad

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

We should not assume things without evidence.

 

What does the word 'assume' mean?

• A structure that supports or strengthens something

• To put ideas or feelings into someone

• To think something is true without proof

• Not feeling well or being sick

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

They were bound together by a shared passion for music.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• To value or be thankful for something

• A written notice about someone who died

• To jump or move quickly and energetically

• When two things happen by chance together

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The broker facilitated the sale of the property.

 

What does the word 'broker' mean?

• Perfect or without any mistakes or faults

• Someone who helps people buy or sell things

• To put ideas or feelings into someone

• A reason or purpose for doing something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

It was a mere coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

 

What does the word 'coincidence' mean?

• A written notice about someone who died

• When two things happen by chance together

• To do something because you have to

• To put ideas or feelings into someone

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The storm wreaked havoc on the small town, causing widespread damage.

 

What does the word 'wreak' mean?

• To cause harm or damage

• To do something because you have to

• To put ideas or feelings into someone

• Perfect or without any mistakes or faults

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Her outfit was impeccably styled, with every detail perfectly coordinated.

 

What does the word 'impeccable' mean?

• When two things happen by chance together

• Not feeling well or being sick

• Someone who helps people buy or sell things

• Perfect or without any mistakes or faults

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Her expression was inscrutable, revealing no hint of her true emotions.

 

What does the word 'inscrutable' mean?

• Strong dislike or prejudice against someone

• A structure that supports or strengthens something

• When two things happen by chance together

• Difficult to understand or figure out

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The pretentious couple only attended art galleries to appear cultured.

 

What does the word 'pretentious' mean?

• Difficult to understand or figure out

• Acting or trying to appear important or fancy

• Not feeling well or being sick

• When two things happen by chance together

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The storm was relentless, pounding the coast with strong winds and heavy rain.

 

What does the word 'relentless' mean?

• To value or be thankful for something

• To do something because you have to

• To show someone did something bad

• Not giving up, never stopping

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4