Vocabulary • Ch 1.1 - Where the Crawdads Sing • Context Clues

The gene responsible for eye color is passed down from parents to their offspring.

 

What does the word 'gene' mean?

• To say something without proof

• To live or stay in a place

• A very small amount or not enough

• A piece of information for making you

She couldn't help but dwell on her past mistakes.

 

What does the word 'dwell' mean?

• A lot or a large amount of something

• To say something without proof

• To live or stay in a place

• Someone who is running away from something

The witness will allege that he saw the suspect at the scene of the crime.

 

What does the word 'allege' mean?

• Small sea creature with a hard shell

• A group of fish swimming together

• A quick look or brief view

• To say something without proof

The crowd began to disperse after the concert ended.

 

What does the word 'disperse' mean?

• Someone who breaks the rules or rebels

• A disease transmitted by mosquitoes causing fever

• Small sea creature with a hard shell

• To spread or scatter things apart

She expressed profuse gratitude for their support.

 

What does the word 'profuse' mean?

• To write or carve words onto something

• A lot or a large amount of something

• To come out or appear suddenly

• Someone who is running away from something

The renegade soldier led a rebellion against the corrupt government.

 

What does the word 'renegade' mean?

• To spread or scatter things apart

• Someone who breaks the rules or rebels

• Feeling overwhelmed and surrounded by difficulties

• A very small amount or not enough

The evidence was scanty, making it difficult to convict the suspect.

 

What does the word 'scanty' mean?

• Someone who is running away from something

• A very small amount or not enough

• To spread or scatter things apart

• To write or carve words onto something

She used a small knife to inscribe her initials on the tree.

 

What does the word 'inscribe' mean?

• A lot or a large amount of something

• A quick look or brief view

• To write or carve words onto something

• A very small amount or not enough

The beleaguered company struggled to stay afloat amidst ongoing financial challenges.

 

What does the word 'beleaguered' mean?

• Small sea creature with a hard shell

• Someone who breaks the rules or rebels

• A quick look or brief view

• Feeling overwhelmed and surrounded by difficulties

She could discern the faint sound of footsteps approaching.

 

What does the word 'discern' mean?

• To recognize or understand something clearly

• A very small amount or not enough

• A group of fish swimming together

• Having a strong, sharp smell or taste