Vocabulary • Ch 14 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

She tried to smooth out the lumpy mattress before going to sleep.

 

What does the word 'lumpy' mean?

• Feeling uncomfortable or embarrassing in situations

• Having small, uneven bumps or bulges

• Very impressive or magnificent

• The evening meal before bedtime

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The scandal caused widespread outrage in the community.

 

What does the word 'outrage' mean?

• The evening meal before bedtime

• Making a loud, high-pitched noise

• Messy or crumpled in appearance

• Extreme anger or indignation towards something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The dancers moved in perfect rhythmic harmony across the stage.

 

What does the word 'rhythmic' mean?

• Having a regular pattern or beat

• Becoming lighter or less vivid in color

• Having small, uneven bumps or bulges

• A warm blanket made from many pieces

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Her face turned red with embarrassment as she tripped on the stage.

 

What does the word 'embarrassment' mean?

• Becoming lighter or less vivid in color

• The evening meal before bedtime

• Feeling uncomfortable or embarrassing in situations

• Feeling ashamed or uncomfortable in front of others

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She was eagerly waiting for her turn to audition for the play.

 

What does the word 'eager' mean?

• Not understanding or sure about something

• Very impressive or magnificent

• Having small, uneven bumps or bulges

• Very excited and wanting to do something

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She woke up with rumpled hair after a long night's sleep.

 

What does the word 'rumpled' mean?

• Feeling uncomfortable or embarrassing in situations

• Feeling ashamed or uncomfortable in front of others

• Messy or crumpled in appearance

• Not making any noise or sound

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The room fell silent after his awkward joke.

 

What does the word 'awkward' mean?

• Feeling uncomfortable or embarrassing in situations

• Got smaller; became less big

• Feeling or showing strong displeasure or rage

• Becoming lighter or less vivid in color

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The floorboards were creaking under his weight as he tiptoed through the hallway.

 

What does the word 'creaking' mean?

• Making a squeaking or groaning sound

• Having small, uneven bumps or bulges

• A clue that helps you figure out something

• Practicing or practicing again before performing

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

The colors of the old photograph had faded over time.

 

What does the word 'faded' mean?

• Feeling ashamed or uncomfortable in front of others

• Not understanding or sure about something

• Becoming lighter or less vivid in color

• Making a squeaking or groaning sound

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She dropped a subtle hint that she knew the answer.

 

What does the word 'hint' mean?

• Messy or crumpled in appearance

• Feeling ashamed or uncomfortable in front of others

• A clue that helps you figure out something

• Got smaller; became less big

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4