Vocabulary • Ch 2.29 - Educated • Context Clues

She looked at him with scorn as he made another offensive comment.

 

What does the word 'scorn' mean?

• Real or genuine, not fake or false

• To scold or criticize someone firmly

• To feel or show strong dislike

• Very clean and free from any dirt

It is important for parents to follow the recommended immunization schedule for their children's health.

 

What does the word 'immunization' mean?

• Having no money or possessions

• To feel or show strong dislike

• A way to make your body stronger

• Having more than one spouse at once

The museum displayed an authentic artifact from ancient Greece.

 

What does the word 'authentic' mean?

• Very clean and free from any dirt

• Real or genuine, not fake or false

• To become infected and produce pus

• To make someone or something not believable

The soldier used camouflage to blend in with his surroundings.

 

What does the word 'camouflage' mean?

• To make someone or something not believable

• To hide or blend in with surroundings

• Very clean and free from any dirt

• To block or deflect an attack

The investigation exposed evidence of collusion between the two companies.

 

What does the word 'collusion' mean?

• To feel or show strong dislike

• To take back something you said

• A way to make your body stronger

• Secret agreement to do something wrong

Thousands of families were left destitute after the natural disaster.

 

What does the word 'destitute' mean?

• To take back something you said

• Having no money or possessions

• Secret agreement to do something wrong

• Real or genuine, not fake or false

The investigator tried to discredit the witness's testimony.

 

What does the word 'discredit' mean?

• To block or deflect an attack

• To make someone or something not believable

• To feel or show strong dislike

• To hide or blend in with surroundings

They paid homage to the fallen soldiers on Memorial Day.

 

What does the word 'homage' mean?

• To show respect or admiration

• The edge or border of a place

• To feel or show strong dislike

• Real or genuine, not fake or false

The house was immaculate, with every surface gleaming and no sign of dirt or dust.

 

What does the word 'immaculate' mean?

• Very clean and free from any dirt

• To scold or criticize someone firmly

• A medicine that helps protect against diseases

• Having no money or possessions

The storm clouds in the distance made it clear that a downpour was imminent.

 

What does the word 'imminent' mean?

• To make up or invent something

• About to happen very soon

• To become infected and produce pus

• To show respect or admiration