Vocabulary • Ch 1.1 - The Hate U Give • Context Clues

The evidence provided was not relevant to the case.

 

What does the word 'relevant' mean?

• To feel sorry and change your actions

• To see something quickly or briefly

• A state of confusion and disorder

• Important or closely related to something

She empowered herself by pursuing higher education and launching her own business.

 

What does the word 'empower' mean?

• The usual or normal setting or option

• To see something quickly or briefly

• To give someone the power to do something

• The smallest amount of money you can earn

The city was in chaos as the protesters filled the streets.

 

What does the word 'chaos' mean?

• A state of confusion and disorder

• To give someone the power to do something

• When something is opposite of expected

• An area near a big city

She enjoys the tranquility of living in a suburban neighborhood.

 

What does the word 'suburban' mean?

• An area near a big city

• A person who commits a serious crime

• To be extremely angry or upset

• When something is opposite of expected

The dictator used his power to oppress the citizens, denying them basic rights and freedoms.

 

What does the word 'oppress' mean?

• A state of confusion and disorder

• When something is opposite of expected

• To give someone the power to do something

• To treat others cruelly and unfairly

It was ironic that the fire station burned down.

 

What does the word 'irony' mean?

• When something is opposite of expected

• Important or closely related to something

• To give someone the power to do something

• A lot of loud noise and activity

The detective was bound by a strict code of ethics.

 

What does the word 'bound' mean?

• A time to show good behavior

• To treat others cruelly and unfairly

• A state of confusion and disorder

• To tie or fasten with string or rope

The government decided to censor the controversial documentary.

 

What does the word 'censor' mean?

• A lot of loud noise and activity

• When something is opposite of expected

• To remove or block certain information

• To tie or fasten with string or rope

She derives perverse pleasure from watching others suffer.

 

What does the word 'perverse' mean?

• Doing things in a weird way

• A time to show good behavior

• When something is opposite of expected

• A state of confusion and disorder

The sudden commotion startled the entire crowd.

 

What does the word 'commotion' mean?

• To be extremely angry or upset

• To make someone scared or afraid

• An area near a big city

• A lot of loud noise and activity