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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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