Vocabulary • Ch 14 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

The cushion was lumpy, making it uncomfortable to sit on.

 

What does the word 'lumpy' mean?

• Meal eaten in the evening before bedtime

• Not sure or mixed up about something

• Excited and ready to do something

• Having small uneven bumps or clumps

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The community was filled with outrage after learning about the incident.

 

What does the word 'outrage' mean?

• A strong feeling of anger or shock

• To fall or roll suddenly and clumsily

• Feeling or showing strong displeasure or rage

• Having small uneven bumps or clumps

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Her dance moves were perfectly rhythmic, captivating the entire audience.

 

What does the word 'rhythmic' mean?

• Having a regular pattern or beat

• Making a high-pitched noise when something moves

• Practicing to get better at something

• Losing color or becoming less bright

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her as she tripped and fell in front of everyone.

 

What does the word 'embarrassment' mean?

• A strong feeling of anger or shock

• Feeling ashamed or uncomfortable in front of others

• Having a regular pattern or beat

• Feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed in situations

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was eager to start her new job.

 

What does the word 'eager' mean?

• Very large or impressive in size or scale

• Having small uneven bumps or clumps

• A strong feeling of anger or shock

• Excited and ready to do something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4