Vocabulary • Ch 1.16 - Where the Crawdads Sing • Context Clues

She wanted to go out; however, the weather was terrible.

 

What does the word 'however' mean?

• Special clothing worn by a group

• Walking or moving with a confident attitude

• Contrasting two different ideas or facts

• Money or property given with a bride

The octopus has eight tentacles, which are its appendages.

 

What does the word 'appendage' mean?

• Having a strong and unwavering goal

• Contrasting two different ideas or facts

• Something attached to a body part

• Special clothing worn by a group

She walked into the room with confidence and a noticeable swagger in her step.

 

What does the word 'swagger' mean?

• Walking or moving with a confident attitude

• Having a strong and unwavering goal

• Contrasting two different ideas or facts

• Special clothing worn by a group

The groom's family requested a hefty dowry before agreeing to the marriage.

 

What does the word 'dowry' mean?

• Walking or moving with a confident attitude

• Money or property given with a bride

• Special clothing worn by a group

• Something attached to a body part

She was determined to reach her goals, no matter the challenges.

 

What does the word 'determined' mean?

• Contrasting two different ideas or facts

• Having a strong and unwavering goal

• Money or property given with a bride

• Something attached to a body part