Context Clues Again
The movie stars large and beautiful home was palatial.
What does Palatial mean?
Like a palace or castle.
When I showed my mom my report card, her expression changed on her face!
What does expression mean? What is another typical meaning?
Look on face
Math expressions
entitle: I wouldn't mind sharing with Patrick if he didn't act like being a part of the Witherspoon family entitled him to a piece of everything on campus.
a.) give something rightful ownership
b.) give clarity
c.) to seek after
A.) Give something rightful ownership or authority
At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages like milk and ice tea.
What does beverages mean?
a drink or something you can drink
The duck puffed himself out like a vessel in full sail.
What does vessel mean? Another meaning ?
Boat or ship
Blood vessel
candid: When around his coworkers, Alan said that he agreed with the boss's new policy, but his candid opinion was that it would drive away customers.
A.) awesome and clarity
B.) truthful/straightforward
c.) consequences
B.) truthful/straightforward
Slavery was abolished in the U.S after the civil war.
What does abolished mean?
outlawed, stopped
The little sibling was driven out of his big sisters room when she was trying to work.
What does Driven mean in this sentence? Another meaning?
Told to go, pushed out
Driving a car
seize: The police officer seized the firework from the underage children.
A.) to accomplish
B.) to invent
C.) take by force
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
C.) take by force
Clued led are police officers taken fireworks away from underage children.
The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents Night.
What does exhibit mean?
Present or show
“If you do fall in,” Brody had continued, “don’t stand up. Float on your back, feet facing downriver and held high so your legs can cushion any rocks you might run into.”
What does cushion mean? Another meaning?
to protect
soft pillow
deprive: The students were angry that the principal deprived everyone of prom because of the actions of a few individuals.
Define deprive
Deprive is to not allow someone something or deny them access
Connie is never happy when everyone is getting along. She always instigates fights and then acts like little Miss Innocent. When you instigate something, you _____.
What is get it started?
Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
What does Obsolete mean?
No longer needed or out-dates
“Besides, the river’s our only ticket home”. What does ticket mean?
Another meaning?
a way out, answer
movie ticket or plane ticket
enumerate: When Bobby asked Kelly to give him one reason why they shouldn't go, Kelly enumerated a list long enough to quiet Bobby
What is enumerate and How do you know?
Enumerate is to go over items in order
List that is long is what led me to my answer.
This is a clandestine operation. It is extremely important that no one discovers what you're doing! A clandestine operation is supposed to be:
a. dangerous b. harmful c. exciting d. secret
What is d. secret?