Vocabulary • Ch 8 - Wonder • Context Clues

The boat sailed through the narrow passage between the cliffs.

 

What does the word 'passage' mean?

• A piece of writing or text

• A group of people performing together

• To give money back for something bought

• About earthquakes and earth vibrations

She has a positive attitude, which is an admirable attribute.

 

What does the word 'attribute' mean?

• A way of comparing things imaginatively

• A characteristic or quality of something

• The main message or lesson in a story

• A surprising or exciting new discovery

The central theme of the novel explores the struggle between good and evil.

 

What does the word 'theme' mean?

• A way of comparing things imaginatively

• The main message or lesson in a story

• A faint, soft light that shines

• A characteristic or quality of something

The stars began to glimmer in the nighttime sky.

 

What does the word 'glimmer' mean?

• Getting ready for something or preparing beforehand

• A faint, soft light that shines

• A piece of writing or text

• To think deeply or ponder about something

She enrolled in a preparatory course to improve her math skills before starting college.

 

What does the word 'preparatory' mean?

• A characteristic or quality of something

• A great example or role model

• Getting ready for something or preparing beforehand

• A group of people performing together

She looked in the mirror to reflect on her day.

 

What does the word 'reflect' mean?

• A group of people performing together

• A great example or role model

• Using too many words to explain something

• To think deeply or ponder about something

The lion will devour its prey in a matter of seconds.

 

What does the word 'devour' mean?

• To separate or remove something from another

• To eat something very quickly and completely

• Magic words used to cast a spell

• Getting ready for something or preparing beforehand

The theater group performed an impressive ensemble piece.

 

What does the word 'ensemble' mean?

• A great example or role model

• A group of people performing together

• The main message or lesson in a story

• A rule or standard that is important

She was recognized for her exemplary leadership skills.

 

What does the word 'exemplary' mean?

• A great example or role model

• To separate or remove something from another

• Getting ready for something or preparing beforehand

• A faint, soft light that shines

Her words were a colorful metaphor that painted a vivid picture in my mind.

 

What does the word 'metaphor' mean?

• To eat something very quickly and completely

• Known for being really, really bad

• A faint, soft light that shines

• A way of comparing things imaginatively