Vocabulary Chapters 5-8 RL 5.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text. Running Out of Time

flared Jessie reached out and felt the bottom where the pant leg flared slightly. Have any of you ever heard this word before? How was it used? flared-to open or spread outward. Do these jeans have a flared leg?

authentic In Clifton no one was allowed to use the words “okay” or “shut-up” because the village wouldn’t be authentic. Using context clues what do you think authentic might mean? Have you ever heard this word before? authentic-not false or imitation : real, actual.

rungs The rungs of the ladder were mossy and slick. What words in the sentence help you to determine the meaning? rungs- one of the crosspieces of a ladder.

alternating The floor of the corridor was smooth and shiny, with a pattern of alternating black and white squares. How did you determine the meaning? alternating- every other : every second. Are the squares on this checkerboard alternating?

eternity Determine the meaning of the following word: It seemed an eternity before Jessie reached a huge room at the end of the hall. eternity- infinite time.

silhouette Determine the meaning of the following word. “Looking up, Jessie could see the word LADIES on one, with a small silhouette of a woman in a bonnet and long dress, like Ma or any of the other women in Clifton might wear.” What text clues helped you figure out the meaning of the word? Silhouette- a solid, usually black, outline drawing, especially a profile.

etched “The silhouette was etched in a strange hard substance, but Jessie didn’t take the time to marvel at it.” What words help us decide the meaning of the word? Etched- to cut or carve a drawing or design on a surface. This grave has etched writing on it.

preoccupied “ She went slowly, preoccupied with gazing in the mirror.” What could cause you to be preoccupied? Preoccupied- completely absorbed in one’s thoughts.

Vaguely Determine the meaning of the following word. “Teenagers! The woman snorted. The word sounded vaguely familiar to Jessie.” Vaguely: in a way that is uncertain, indefinite, or unclear; slightly

reprimanded “Any adult in Clifton would have reprimanded the children and ordered them to say, Yes, ma’am, promptly and crisply.” When have you been reprimanded? Reprimanded- a severe or formal criticism.