Vocabulary • Ch 11 - The Outsiders • Context Clues

She appointed him as her legal guardian after her parents passed away.

 

What does the word 'guardian' mean?

• In a weird or unusual way

• To handle or catch clumsily or ineffectively

• Someone who protects and takes care of you

• Very special or extraordinary in a way

Her artwork was truly remarkable, capturing the attention of all who saw it.

 

What does the word 'remarkable' mean?

• Feeling confused and unsure about something

• A loud and noisy disturbance or noise

• To move suddenly and uncontrollably

• Very special or extraordinary in a way

She vaguely remembered the details of the conversation.

 

What does the word 'vaguely' mean?

• Someone who protects and takes care of you

• Not clearly or precisely identified or understood

• Smooth and shiny; not rough

• A loud and noisy disturbance or noise

I reckon she will be here soon.

 

What does the word 'reckon' mean?

• A loud, low-pitched sound or noise

• Feeling worried or uneasy about something

• In a serious and earnest manner

• To think or believe something is true

The thunderous rumble shook the ground.

 

What does the word 'rumble' mean?

• Smooth and shiny; not rough

• Very special or extraordinary in a way

• A loud, low-pitched sound or noise

• Refusing to do what you're told

Her speech left a profound impact on the audience.

 

What does the word 'profound' mean?

• Very deep or having great importance

• Feeling worried or uneasy about something

• To take care and nurture a child

• A loud and noisy disturbance or noise

The judge sentenced the juvenile to rehabilitation instead of jail time.

 

What does the word 'juvenile' mean?

• Very deep or having great importance

• To think or believe something is true

• A young person who is not an adult

• To handle or catch clumsily or ineffectively

She was apprehensive about starting her new job.

 

What does the word 'apprehensive' mean?

• Smooth and shiny; not rough

• In a serious and earnest manner

• Feeling worried or uneasy about something

• To handle or catch clumsily or ineffectively

She appointed him as her legal guardian after her parents passed away.

 

What does the word 'guardian' mean?

• A loud, low-pitched sound or noise

• Someone who protects and takes care of you

• Feeling worried or uneasy about something

• Feeling confused and unsure about something

She wanted to foster a sense of community in her neighborhood.

 

What does the word 'foster' mean?

• Refusing to do what you're told

• A loud and noisy disturbance or noise

• In a serious and earnest manner

• To take care and nurture a child