Vocabulary • Ch 2.51 - Where the Crawdads Sing • Context Clues

The use of technology can enhance productivity in the workplace.

 

What does the word 'enhance' mean?

• To have control or power over others

• To make something better or improve it

• To give off or release something

• To support or strengthen something or someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The moon begins to wane as it moves away from its full phase.

 

What does the word 'wane' mean?

• To have control or power over others

• To become smaller or weaker over time

• A system of ranking or organizing things in order

• An example that guides future decisions

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The court set a legal precedent with its ruling.

 

What does the word 'precedent' mean?

• To give off or release something

• An example that guides future decisions

• To make something better or improve it

• A system of ranking or organizing things in order

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The additional funding will bolster the company's expansion plan.

 

What does the word 'bolster' mean?

• To give off or release something

• To make something better or improve it

• To support or strengthen something or someone

• A different way of thinking or considering something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The confident CEO exudes authority and inspires his employees.

 

What does the word 'exude' mean?

• To give off or release something

• A system of ranking or organizing things in order

• To have control or power over others

• To make something better or improve it

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4