1. The Pearl Chapter 1-3
Vocabulary in Context

2. Context Clue Strategies
Defined in the Sentence
All life on earth can be credited to photosynthesis, where plants convert sunlight into food.
Example Given in the Sentence
He is so opinionated that he won’t even consider the ideas or suggestions of others.
Substitute the Word for a Good Fit
Why’d you do it? I didn’t aim to.

3. Context Clue Strategies
Renamed in the Sentence
She bent down enough to permit him to stoop and pick up her purse.
Opposite Named in Sentence
Instead of driving steadily in her lane, she careened over the curb.
Prefix-root-suffix Clues
My anger subsided in a few minutes.

4. The Pearl: Vocabulary Ch. 1-3
Word in Context
Context Clue Strategy
Definition
1. The villagers knew of the doctor’s avarice and greed.
2. She smiled through
her humiliation to give the
semblance of strength
and courage.

5. The Pearl: Vocabulary Ch. 1-3
Word in Context
Context Clue Strategy
Definition
3. The indigent man had no food or shelter and had to rely on the generosity of others to survive.
4. The two boys feinted at each other, but they did not throw any real punches.

6. The Pearl: Vocabulary Ch. 1-3
Word in Context
Context Clue Strategy
Definition
5. The wounded flesh of the oyster writhed up, and then subsided.