6.2 Plato CONTEXT CLUES

The law of 'ATTAINDER' stripped him of all rights. The family suffered under the 'ATTAINDER' imposed by the king. Define "ATTAINDER."

• the loss of civil rights due to a sentence of death or outlawry

• a simple story with a moral or lesson

• one who talks a lot in a foolish or trivial way

• strong disapproval or condemnation

The factory released 'NOXIOUS' fumes into the air. That plant is 'NOXIOUS' and should not be touched. Define "NOXIOUS."

• harmful or poisonous

• the loss of civil rights due to a sentence of death or outlawry

• related or similar in nature

• to take care of

The villain in the novel was utterly 'DEPRAVED'. His 'DEPRAVED' actions shocked the entire community. Define "DEPRAVED."

• morally corrupt or wicked

• barely or hardly

• a loud or emotional public reaction

• judging or considering in a certain way

They had 'SCARCELY' finished eating when the guests arrived. I could 'SCARCELY' believe what I was hearing. Define "SCARCELY."

• barely or hardly

• the loss of civil rights due to a sentence of death or outlawry

• nourishment; food

• painful or laborious effort

His statement caused an immediate 'UPROAR' in the hall. The decision led to public 'UPROAR'. Define "UPROAR."

• a loud or emotional public reaction

• nourishment; food

• morally corrupt or wicked

• strongly supporting one side

The soup provided much-needed 'NUTRIMENT' after the long fast. Infants require constant 'NUTRIMENT' to grow. Define "NUTRIMENT."

• nourishment; food

• related or similar in nature

• harmful or poisonous

• obviously or clearly

They felt an instant connection, as if they were 'KINDRED' spirits. The tribe consisted of several 'KINDRED' families. Define "KINDRED."

• related or similar in nature

• a loud or emotional public reaction

• one who talks a lot in a foolish or trivial way

• produced or brought into existence

His dishonesty earned him the 'REPROBATION' of the public. The act drew strong 'REPROBATION' from the council. Define "REPROBATION."

• strong disapproval or condemnation

• harmful or poisonous

• many and various

• nourishment; food

She approached the stage with 'APPREHENSION'. There was 'APPREHENSION' in his voice as he answered. Define "APPREHENSION."

• fear or anxiety about something

• obviously or clearly

• to take care of

• produced or brought into existence

The 'PRATER' kept everyone from concentrating with his nonstop chatter. Even during meals, he remained a tireless 'The 'PRATER'. Define "The 'PRATER."

• one who talks a lot in a foolish or trivial way

• strong disapproval or condemnation

• barely or hardly

• strongly supporting one side