Vocabulary • Ch 1.6 - Where the Crawdads Sing • Context Clues

The lioness stalked her prey, ready to pounce and showcase her skills as a skilled predator.

 

What does the word 'predator' mean?

• Very detailed or complicated

• An animal that hunts and eats other animals

• To be sad and grumpy

• A greeting or way to say hello

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The detective carefully studied the trace of footprints left at the crime scene.

 

What does the word 'trace' mean?

• A family member, like a cousin

• A well-known or important place or feature

• To insult or tease someone on purpose

• To find or discover evidence of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The design of the lace dress was intricate and detailed.

 

What does the word 'intricate' mean?

• To say something from memory out loud

• A well-known or important place or feature

• To find or discover evidence of something

• Very detailed or complicated

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The bullies would often taunt him about his appearance.

 

What does the word 'taunt' mean?

• To guide or lead something straight

• A rope or chain that keeps something close

• To insult or tease someone on purpose

• To move to a new country permanently

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The company discovered a breach in their security system.

 

What does the word 'breach' mean?

• To find or discover evidence of something

• Very sad or gloomy

• A greeting or way to say hello

• Breaking a rule, agreement, or trust

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4