Vocabulary • Ch 2.25 - Educated • Context Clues

She managed to coax her cat out from under the bed with a treat.

 

What does the word 'coax' mean?

• A tissue that connects muscles to bones

• To persuade or convince someone gently

• A very large fire or intense heat

• Medicine that helps relieve pain

She tore her Achilles tendon while running.

 

What does the word 'tendon' mean?

• The spreading of sickness or disease

• A tissue that connects muscles to bones

• Not enough water in the body

• Someone who eats a lot of food

The virus rapidly spread through the population, causing a widespread contagion.

 

What does the word 'contagion' mean?

• To persuade or convince someone gently

• The spreading of sickness or disease

• Medicine that helps relieve pain

• Having a strong, sharp smell or taste

She couldn't fathom why he would say such a thing.

 

What does the word 'fathom' mean?

• Having a strong, sharp smell or taste

• Someone who eats a lot of food

• Medicine that helps relieve pain

• To understand or figure out something

He is known as a glutton for desserts, always indulging in sweet treats after every meal.

 

What does the word 'glutton' mean?

• To understand or figure out something

• Someone who eats a lot of food

• To persuade or convince someone gently

• Not enough water in the body