Vocabulary • Ch 12 - The Outsiders • Context Clues

The jury unanimously decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

 

What does the word 'acquit' mean?

• To understand something fully or completely

• To declare someone not guilty

• Not giving up, keep going strong

• Word: Reminiscing Meaning: Thinking and talking about past happy memories

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She struggled to comprehend the complex math problem.

 

What does the word 'comprehend' mean?

• A feeling or knowing without evidence

• To declare someone not guilty

• To understand something fully or completely

• To value or like something a lot

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She frequently lost her keys due to her absent-minded nature.

 

What does the word 'absent-minded' mean?

• Forgetful or easily distracted

• To say that something is true

• To understand something fully or completely

• Very deep, thoughtful, or meaningful

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Her profound knowledge and insights made her an invaluable asset to the team.

 

What does the word 'profound' mean?

• Forgetful or easily distracted

• Very deep, thoughtful, or meaningful

• To think carefully and deeply about something

• To cry very loudly

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The joke he told was incredibly corny.

 

What does the word 'corny' mean?

• Word: Reminiscing Meaning: Thinking and talking about past happy memories

• Very deep, thoughtful, or meaningful

• Being in a bad mood or gloomy

• Something old-fashioned or cheesy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The baby began to bawl uncontrollably.

 

What does the word 'bawl' mean?

• Upset or confusion caused by a problem

• To cry very loudly

• To understand something fully or completely

• Being in a bad mood or gloomy

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The team's defense was able to successfully tackle the opposing player.

 

What does the word 'tackle' mean?

• A close friendship and strong bond

• To grab and try to stop someone

• To shake or tremble with quick movements

• Strong friendship and loyalty among companions

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The team displayed strong comradeship during their mission.

 

What does the word 'comradeship' mean?

• A feeling or knowing without evidence

• Strong friendship and loyalty among companions

• A close friendship and strong bond

• To declare someone not guilty

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

I deeply appreciate your kind words of encouragement.

 

What does the word 'appreciate' mean?

• Very deep, thoughtful, or meaningful

• To understand something fully or completely

• To shake or tremble with quick movements

• To value or like something a lot

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She felt a sense of apprehension as she entered the dark and unfamiliar room.

 

What does the word 'apprehension' mean?

• Upset or confusion caused by a problem

• To value or like something a lot

• Feeling worried or afraid about something

• A close friendship and strong bond

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4