Coraline Vocab

Context Clues

100

Define the word:

The house was very DILAPIDATED after the hurricane.

 abandoned, in disrepair

200

Define the word: 

A DUTIFUL child takes care of their pets.

motivated by a sense of respect or duty; responsible

300

Define the word:

I GLOATED over my victory.

to brag or flaunt

400

Define the Word:

I will be held LIABLE for breaking the rules.

responsible

500

Define the word: 

When I met the scientist, Jane Goodall, I was DEFERENTIAL.

respectful

Synonyms

100

evil

nefarious

200

never-ending

relentless

300

Empty

vacant

400

To enjoy

relish

500

loathing; disgust

revulsion

Context Clues 2

100

Define the word:

Weird Al is known for his skill with PARODY.

a humorous imitation

200

Define the word:

I AMBLED through the hall on the way to my least favorite class.

dawdle; go at a slow pace

300

Define the word:

I focused INTENTLY on my favorite show.

with full attention

400

Define the word:

Without the star quarterback, the team lost MOMENTUM in the second half.

speed or force of movement

500

Define the word:

The NEFARIOUS plan to steal the moon was thwarted.

evil