Vocabulary • Ch 2.38 - Where the Crawdads Sing • Context Clues

The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.

 

What does the word 'testimony' mean?

• Planned ahead of time on purpose

• To be in charge or lead an event

• Another option or choice instead of something else

• A statement or evidence given in court

The bailiff was responsible for upholding courtroom decorum.

 

What does the word 'bailiff' mean?

• A statement or evidence given in court

• Doing something for free to help others

• The purpose or goal of something

• A person who helps in a courtroom

The judge's decision displayed a clear bias and prejudice against the defendant.

 

What does the word 'prejudice' mean?

• To be in charge or lead an event

• Overused phrase or idea that lacks originality

• Another option or choice instead of something else

• Judging someone without knowing them fully

The jury took their time to deliberate on the verdict.

 

What does the word 'deliberate' mean?

• To make small movements out of restlessness

• To think and plan carefully about something

• Overused phrase or idea that lacks originality

• A person who helps in a courtroom

She decided to try an alternative route to avoid traffic.

 

What does the word 'alternative' mean?

• Planned ahead of time on purpose

• To be in charge or lead an event

• Another option or choice instead of something else

• A statement or evidence given in court

We need to set clear and measurable objectives for our project.

 

What does the word 'objective' mean?

• Judging someone without knowing them fully

• To be in charge or lead something

• A statement or evidence given in court

• The purpose or goal of something

The judge acted as the final arbiter in the dispute.

 

What does the word 'arbiter' mean?

• A person who judges or settles disputes

• To be in charge or lead an event

• To make small movements out of restlessness

• To think and plan carefully about something

The movie's plot was predictable and full of clichés.

 

What does the word 'cliché' mean?

• Another option or choice instead of something else

• Overused phrase or idea that lacks originality

• Judging someone without knowing them fully

• Planned ahead of time on purpose

The crime was clearly premeditated, as evidenced by the detailed plan and prior surveillance.

 

What does the word 'premeditated' mean?

• The purpose or goal of something

• A statement or evidence given in court

• To be in charge or lead something

• Planned ahead of time on purpose

She will preside over the meeting and ensure that it runs smoothly.

 

What does the word 'preside' mean?

• Planned ahead of time on purpose

• To think and plan carefully about something

• To be in charge or lead something

• Overused phrase or idea that lacks originality