Vocabulary • Ch 15 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

The mirror was beautifully silvered, reflecting everything with dazzling clarity.

 

What does the word 'silvered' mean?

• Words used to show surprise or emotion

• Someone from a different culture

• People who see something happen

• Covered or coated with shiny silver material

She enjoyed decorating her parlor with antique furniture.

 

What does the word 'parlor' mean?

• Someone from a different culture

• A cozy room in a house

• People who see something happen

• To be worried or care about something

She shouted several exclamations of joy when she won the lottery.

 

What does the word 'exclamations' mean?

• Words used to show surprise or emotion

• People who see something happen

• To be worried or care about something

• A cozy room in a house

They arrived at their destination after a long journey.

 

What does the word 'destination' mean?

• Taking someone away without permission or consent

• People who see something happen

• People who can read and write

• The place you are going to

The barbarian tribes were known for their fierce warrior culture.

 

What does the word 'barbarian' mean?

• Someone who sees something happening

• People who see something happen

• Someone from a different culture

• A cozy room in a house

Many literacy programs aim to empower adults who are illiterates or struggling literates.

 

What does the word 'literates' mean?

• A very difficult or challenging experience

• People who can read and write

• Easy to understand or see

• When people decide and say "yes" together

The witnesses gave detailed accounts of what they saw during the accident.

 

What does the word 'witnesses' mean?

• People who see something happen

• Someone from a different culture

• Covered or coated with shiny silver material

• Illiterate: Unable to read or write proficiently

Many illiterates struggle to communicate effectively due to their lack of reading and writing skills.

 

What does the word 'illiterates' mean?

• Happily; with great joy and pleasure

• Illiterate: Unable to read or write proficiently

• To move your hand on something

• Covered or coated with shiny silver material

The authorities are currently investigating a reported kidnapping in the city.

 

What does the word 'kidnapping' mean?

• Taking someone away without permission or consent

• To be worried or care about something

• Someone from a different culture

• Covered or coated with shiny silver material

She was the sole witness to the crime.

 

What does the word 'witness' mean?

• Someone who sees something happening

• A very difficult or challenging experience

• Taking someone away without permission or consent

• People who break the law and commit crimes