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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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