Vocabulary • Ch 9 - The City of Ember • Context Clues

The hiker began to descend down the steep mountain trail.

 

What does the word 'descend' mean?

• However, even though, but

• To go down or lower

• Aware of things happening around you

• To walk in a relaxed and casual way

She was tired, but nevertheless she kept running.

 

What does the word 'nevertheless' mean?

• To go down or lower

• The effect something has on something else

• To walk in a relaxed and casual way

• However, even though, but

The earthquake had a significant impact on the surrounding area.

 

What does the word 'impact' mean?

• To walk in a relaxed and casual way

• The effect something has on something else

• However, even though, but

• Aware of things happening around you

She made a conscious effort to eat healthier.

 

What does the word 'conscious' mean?

• However, even though, but

• To go down or lower

• Aware of things happening around you

• The effect something has on something else

They decided to take a leisurely amble through the park.

 

What does the word 'amble' mean?

• However, even though, but

• Aware of things happening around you

• To go down or lower

• To walk in a relaxed and casual way