1. LO: I will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words, and use the words appropriately in writing, using context clues. (R.L. 8.4)
Prosperous (adj): having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; successful.
Famine (noun): extreme and general scarcity of food, as in a country or a large geographical area; extreme starvation

2. Apportioned (verb): divided and distributed
LO: I will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words, and use the words appropriately in writing, using context clues. (R.L. 8.4)
Apportioned (verb): divided and distributed
Aghast (adj): filled with horror; shocked

3. Prophetic (adj): able to predict a future event
LO: I will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words, and use the words appropriately in writing, using context clues. (R.L. 8.4)
Indignation (noun): strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, or insulting; righteous anger
Prophetic (adj): able to predict a future event

4. Abated (verb): to become less intense
LO: I will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words, and use the words appropriately in writing, using context clues. (R.L. 8.4)
Assailed (verb): to attacked vigorously or violently; physical or verbal assault
Abated (verb): to become less intense

5. Contended (verb): to have argued or debated
LO: I will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words, and use the words appropriately in writing, using context clues. (R.L. 8.4)
Discomfited (adj): to confuse and make someone feel embarrassed or uneasy
Contended (verb): to have argued or debated

6. LO: I will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words, and use the words appropriately in writing, using context clues. (R.L. 8.4)
Corroborated (verb): to make more certain; confirm; to support a statement