Vocabulary- Utopia

English 4, Unit 2: Utopia and Dystopia Vocabulary: Words to Know

Directions: Using context clues from the sentences provided, try to guess the meaning of each word. Type the guessed meanings in the appropriate spaces provided. Then, use dictionary.com to listen to the pronunciation and find the meanings of the words as they are used in each sentence. Type the dictionary meanings in the appropriate spaces provided.

1. When he heard the sound of the gun, George winced. Hazel could tell the noise bothered him.

Based on context clues, record your best guess of the meaning of the word wince:

I believe the meaning of this word is to flinch to become tense

2. importunities –

Now, record the dictionary meaning of the word wince as it is used in the above sentence:
Wince- to draw back or tense body, as from pain or a blow; start;flinch

2. When Harrison ripped the doors from the hinges, screams and barking cries of consternation could be heard everywhere. People ran around in confusion and fear.
Based on context clues, record your best guess of the meaning of the word consternation:
Based on the context clues, I believe the word means to express emotions in a very angry or violent manner.

Now, record the dictionary meaning of the word consternation as it is used in the above sentence:

Consternation: a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay.

3. The owners seemed to be full of avarice, but the poor workers needed generosity.

Based on context clues, record your best guess of the meaning of the word avarice:

Based on the context clues, I believe that the word means to be greedy.

Now, record the dictionary meaning of the word avarice as it is used in the above sentence:

Avarice: insatiable greed for riches, inordinate, miserly desire to gain and hoard wealth.

4. In Utopia, people participate in a secret ballot, so it is not known for whom each person gives suffrage.

Based on context clues, record your