Vocabulary • Ch 2 - The City of Ember • Context Clues

She tried to engage the audience with her captivating speech.

 

What does the word 'engage' mean?

• To think deeply or carefully about something

• A small booth or stall for selling things

• To have a good and respected reputation

• To participate or get involved in something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She sat by the window, deep in thought, pondering the meaning of life.

 

What does the word 'ponder' mean?

• To say aloud or repeat from memory

• To think deeply or carefully about something

• To fall straight down very quickly

• To have a good and respected reputation

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She followed the recipe with precise measurements to ensure the dish turned out perfectly.

 

What does the word 'precise' mean?

• To say aloud or repeat from memory

• To feel confused or upset about something

• To make a loud echoing sound

• Exact or very accurate

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The serene lake reflected the colorful autumn foliage.

 

What does the word 'serene' mean?

• Peaceful and calm

• A small booth or stall for selling things

• To say aloud or repeat from memory

• Exact or very accurate

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

There was a lot of commotion in the crowded marketplace as people jostled and shouted.

 

What does the word 'commotion' mean?

• A small booth or stall for selling things

• A lot of noisy and chaotic movement

• Exact or very accurate

• Peaceful and calm

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The sound of the bells resonated through the empty church.

 

What does the word 'resonate' mean?

• When something makes a strong sound

• Exact or very accurate

• A short piece of writing or text

• To say aloud or repeat from memory

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The sound of the fireworks would reverberate through the night sky.

 

What does the word 'reverberate' mean?

• To make a loud echoing sound

• To have a good and respected reputation

• To say aloud or repeat from memory

• To participate or get involved in something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She tried to maintain her composure, but the unexpected question flustered her.

 

What does the word 'fluster' mean?

• To say aloud or repeat from memory

• When something makes a strong sound

• To think deeply or carefully about something

• To feel confused 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 will recite a poem at the talent show.

 

What does the word 'recite' mean?

• To say aloud or repeat from memory

• Peaceful and calm

• To have a good and respected reputation

• To think deeply or carefully about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Please notify me if there are any changes to the schedule.

 

What does the word 'notify' mean?

• To let someone know something

• Peaceful and calm

• When something makes a strong sound

• To fall straight down very quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4