Vocabulary • Ch 19 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

The sunlit beach was the perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon.

 

What does the word 'sunlit' mean?

• The study of what is real

• Lit up by the sunlight

• Unable to make any noise or sound

• Thinking about big questions in life

The elegant parlor was filled with antique furniture and delicate artwork.

 

What does the word 'parlor' mean?

• Public events where people show something

• A loud, exciting party with dancing

• A room for relaxing or entertaining guests

• Being rude and impatient when things go wrong

Her facial expression clearly showed her disappointment.

 

What does the word 'expression' mean?

• To have enough money to buy something

• A way to communicate feelings or ideas

• Speaking in a rough or scratchy voice

• A loud, exciting party with dancing

The detective found the suspicious package hidden under the floorboards.

 

What does the word 'suspicious' mean?

• Having a feeling that something is wrong

• Very beautiful, impressive, or grand

• Following the rules and laws of society

• To have enough money to buy something

The event requires formal attire.

 

What does the word 'formal' mean?

• When something is serious and proper

• Having a feeling that something is wrong

• Making someone feel calm and relaxed

• Speaking in a rough or scratchy voice

The sound of crashing waves provided a soothing background for meditation.

 

What does the word 'soothing' mean?

• Making someone feel calm and relaxed

• Unable to make any noise or sound

• Having a feeling that something is wrong

• A police officer who helps keep people safe

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely magnificent.

 

What does the word 'magnificent' mean?

• Making quick, light sounds using fingers or objects

• A room for relaxing or entertaining guests

• Very beautiful, impressive, or grand

• Having a feeling that something is wrong

She studied philosophy in college to gain a deeper understanding of existentialism.

 

What does the word 'philosophy' mean?

• Thinking about big questions in life

• To scatter trash or waste around

• Having a feeling that something is wrong

• Speaking in a rough or scratchy voice

She delved into the mysteries of metaphysics in her philosophical studies.

 

What does the word 'metaphysics' mean?

• Following the rules and laws of society

• Unable to make any noise or sound

• The study of what is real

• Being rude and impatient when things go wrong

The lawyer provided legal advice to the client.

 

What does the word 'legal' mean?

• Following the rules and laws of society

• Having a feeling that something is wrong

• A loud, exciting party with dancing

• Lit up by the sunlight