Name __________________________________ Date _______________________
Define each of the following words using both textual clues and a dictionary. As always, the purpose of vocabulary work is to develop an understanding of what the word means. Many times you will come across a definition in a dictionary that doesn’t exactly make sense to you. In this case, you should do a couple of things:
- Use the dictionary to help you understand unfamiliar words in the definition?
- Look up the vocabulary word using a different dictionary.
- Consider each definition listed because some words have multiple meanings. So, identifying the one that matches the context can make all the difference in your understanding.
There were words on the paper, but the Monroes
Bunnicula – page 8
o Based on the context, what do you think “decipher” means?
o Using a dictionary, define “decipher” in a way that MAKES SENSE to YOU.
o Now that you understand what “decipher” means, create your own sentence that incorporates (uses) the word correctly.
When she reached the kitchen door, she turned back and said, “Let’s not have any more arguments.” We’ll compromise.
Bunnicula – page 15
o Based on the context, what do you think “compromise” means?
o Using a dictionary, define “compromise” in a way that MAKES SENSE to YOU.
o Now that you understand what “compromise” means, create your own sentence that incorporates (uses or includes) the word correctly.
