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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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