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Vocabulary • Ch 4 & 5 - The Glass Castle • Context Clues

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The squatter illegally occupied the abandoned house for several months.

 

What does the word 'squatter' mean?

a)

Someone who lives in another person's property

b)

To allow yourself to enjoy something

c)

How you see or understand something

d)

A plant that lives for many years

2.

Her unique perspective allowed her to see the situation from a different angle.

 

What does the word 'perspective' mean?

a)

How you see or understand something

b)

When something is boring and repetitive

c)

A plant that lives for many years

d)

Very old and falling apart

3.

She loved to indulge herself with a bubble bath and a good book.

 

What does the word 'indulge' mean?

a)

A person who is very enthusiastic or devoted to something

b)

To travel back and forth regularly

c)

To allow yourself to enjoy something

d)

When something is boring and repetitive

4.

The suspect was arraigned for the charges of theft.

 

What does the word 'arraign' mean?

a)

A plant that lives for many years

b)

Impossible to be defeated or overcome

c)

To formally accuse someone of a crime

d)

Acting calm and relaxed, not worried

5.

Despite facing immense adversity, she persevered and achieved her goals.

 

What does the word 'adversity' mean?

a)

Something difficult or challenging to overcome

b)

To allow yourself to enjoy something

c)

Having no money or resources

d)

Difficult to see, understand or find

6.

The discovery of the gold mine triggered a bonanza for the small town.

 

What does the word 'bonanza' mean?

a)

Difficult to see, understand or find

b)

How you see or understand something

c)

A plant that lives for many years

d)

A big and unexpected source of wealth

7.

She made a capricious decision and changed her plans at the last minute.

 

What does the word 'capricious' mean?

a)

How you see or understand something

b)

Having no money or resources

c)

Impossible to be defeated or overcome

d)

Changing suddenly and often for no reason

8.

She enjoyed listening to music during her daily commute to work.

 

What does the word 'commute' mean?

a)

To travel back and forth regularly

b)

Having no money or resources

c)

Very old and falling apart

d)

To formally accuse someone of a crime

9.

She is known for her expertise in French cuisine.

 

What does the word 'cuisine' mean?

a)

Different or strange in a unique way

b)

Very old and falling apart

c)

A style of cooking and preparing food

d)

Acting calm and relaxed, not worried

10.

The homeless family was completely destitute, without any money or shelter.

 

What does the word 'destitute' mean?

a)

A person who is very enthusiastic or devoted to something

b)

Having no money or resources

c)

Very old and falling apart

d)

To allow yourself to enjoy something

11.

The dilapidated house was in desperate need of repairs.

 

What does the word 'dilapidated' mean?

a)

Very old and falling apart

b)

Impossible to be defeated or overcome

c)

Something difficult or challenging to overcome

d)

Difficult to see, understand or find

12.

Despite his peculiar interests, the eccentric man was well-liked by his friends.

 

What does the word 'eccentric' mean?

a)

Different or strange in a unique way

b)

To allow yourself to enjoy something

c)

To travel back and forth regularly

d)

Changing suddenly and often for no reason

13.

The elegant facade of the building masked its crumbling interior.

 

What does the word 'facade' mean?

a)

The front of a building or a fake appearance

b)

Someone who lives in another person's property

c)

To travel back and forth regularly

d)

Changing suddenly and often for no reason

14.

She was a devoted fan of the band and attended every one of their concerts.

 

What does the word 'fanatic' mean?

a)

A person who is very enthusiastic or devoted to something

b)

To travel back and forth regularly

c)

To allow yourself to enjoy something

d)

The front of a building or a fake appearance

15.

She felt invincible as she conquered each obstacle in her path.

 

What does the word 'invincible' mean?

a)

A big and unexpected source of wealth

b)

Something difficult or challenging to overcome

c)

Someone who lives in another person's property

d)

Impossible to be defeated or overcome

16.

They had a lax attitude towards the rules and regulations.

 

What does the word 'lax' mean?

a)

A big and unexpected source of wealth

b)

Not strict or careful

c)

A person who is very enthusiastic or devoted to something

d)

Someone who lives in another person's property

17.

The lecture was monotonous, putting everyone to sleep.

 

What does the word 'monotonous' mean?

a)

When something is boring and repetitive

b)

Impossible to be defeated or overcome

c)

Something difficult or challenging to overcome

d)

Difficult to see, understand or find

18.

She strolled into the room with a nonchalant air, as if nothing had happened.

 

What does the word 'nonchalant' mean?

a)

A big and unexpected source of wealth

b)

Something difficult or challenging to overcome

c)

Very old and falling apart

d)

Acting calm and relaxed, not worried

19.

The meaning of the ancient script still remains obscure to experts.

 

What does the word 'obscure' mean?

a)

A big and unexpected source of wealth

b)

Having no money or resources

c)

Difficult to see, understand or find

d)

Different or strange in a unique way

20.

The perennial flowers bloom every spring.

 

What does the word 'perennial' mean?

a)

Changing suddenly and often for no reason

b)

A big and unexpected source of wealth

c)

Acting calm and relaxed, not worried

d)

A plant that lives for many years