Vocabulary • Ch 21 - The Westing Game • Context Clues

She was asked to compose a piece of music for the movie soundtrack.

 

What does the word 'compose' mean?

• To create or put together something

• Abandoned and falling apart

• Very unhappy or unfortunate

• To think carefully and intentionally before doing something

The contagious disease quickly spread throughout the community.

 

What does the word 'contagion' mean?

• To create or put together something

• Very unhappy or unfortunate

• Very careful and paying great attention to detail

• The spreading of germs or diseases

The magician used sleight of hand to divert the audience's attention.

 

What does the word 'divert' mean?

• To change the direction or route

• Very careful and paying great attention to detail

• To think carefully and intentionally before doing something

• The spreading of germs or diseases

She meticulously checked every detail of the report before submitting it.

 

What does the word 'meticulous' mean?

• To think carefully and intentionally before doing something

• The main message or lesson of a story

• Very careful and paying great attention to detail

• Very unhappy or unfortunate

The underlying theme of the book is the power of love and forgiveness.

 

What does the word 'theme' mean?

• Abandoned and falling apart

• The main message or lesson of a story

• Very unhappy or unfortunate

• To create or put together something