Vocabulary • Ch 2.2 - Educated • Context Clues

The scholars engaged in a thoughtful discourse about the meaning of the text.

 

What does the word 'discourse' mean?

• How close something or someone is

• To forcefully take something away from someone

• To express thoughts or ideas clearly

• Talking and sharing ideas in conversation

She spoke with such clarity and eloquence that everyone was moved by her articulate speech.

 

What does the word 'articulate' mean?

• To forcefully take something away from someone

• How close something or someone is

• To express thoughts or ideas clearly

• Civil Rights Movement: The fight for equal rights for everyone

She feigned illness to avoid going to the party.

 

What does the word 'feigned' mean?

• Pretending to feel or experience something

• To forcefully take something away from someone

• To say something mean to tease someone

• Talking and sharing ideas in conversation

The powerful speech resonated with the audience, leaving them inspired and motivated.

 

What does the word 'resonate' mean?

• To make a deep, lasting impression

• In spite of that

• Something that seems true or real

• To take care of and help grow

The high heat seared the steak, creating a delicious crust.

 

What does the word 'sear' mean?

• In spite of that

• To say something mean to tease someone

• To take care of and help grow

• To burn or scorch something