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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4