Mastering Vocabulary and Context Clues

What does the word "begrudging" most likely mean?

• To give reluctantly or resentfully

• To accept wholeheartedly

• To take quickly

• To offer generously

If something is made of "pewter," what material is it primarily composed of?

• Gold

• Tin

• Plastic

• Wood

What does it mean to look at someone "ruefully"?

• With joy

• With indifference

• With regret or sorrow

• With anger

When insects "swarmed" the picnic, what did they do?

• Moved away quickly

• Gathered in a large group

• Made a loud noise

• Left alone the food

What does "mournful" mean?

• Joyful

• Indifferent

• Sad

• Angry

If you "coaxed" someone into doing something, what did you do?

• Forced them

• Persuaded them gently

• Ignored them

• Threatened them

What does "salvage" mean in the context of saving something from a disaster?

• To destroy

• To repair

• To save

• To lose

If someone does something "halfheartedly," how are they doing it?

• With full effort

• Without much interest or enthusiasm

• Quickly

• Carefully

What does "bellowing" mean?

• Whispering

• Laughing

• Shouting in a deep loud voice

• Singing softly

Using context clues, what can you infer about a person who acts "begrudgingly"?

• They are always happy to help.

• They feel forced to do something they don't want to.

• They are eager and excited.

• They act without thinking.