Vocabulary • Ch 2.18 - Educated • Context Clues

Researchers will evaluate the effectiveness of the new treatment approach.

 

What does the word 'evaluate' mean?

• Believable or likely to be true

• A sharp claw on the foot of some animals

• Being honest and doing the right thing

• To judge or decide the value of

She reached the pinnacle of her career after years of hard work.

 

What does the word 'pinnacle' mean?

• Very sad or pitiful

• Being honest and doing the right thing

• A cheerful and musical way of speaking or singing

• The highest point or peak (of something)

The eagle gripped its prey tightly with its sharp talon.

 

What does the word 'talon' mean?

• A plan that shows what you'll learn

• To get better and recover from an illness

• How a word sounds when spoken

• A sharp claw on the foot of some animals

The singer's voice had a melodic lilt that captivated the audience.

 

What does the word 'lilt' mean?

• A cheerful and musical way of speaking or singing

• Very sad or pitiful

• Believable or likely to be true

• The highest point or peak (of something)

The detective tried to interpret the hidden meaning behind the suspect's cryptic message.

 

What does the word 'interpret' mean?

• Happening at the same time together

• Letting go of a rule or requirement

• To understand or explain the meaning of something

• An animal that hunts and eats other animals