Definition
Example
Synonym
Antonym
Mixed
100

If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?

light up

100

I needed some extra support in my math class.  Using context clues, what does support mean?

help

100

The files were marked 'confidential.'  Using context clues, what does confidential mean?

private

100

My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar.  Using context clues, what does ajar mean?

open

100

Hurricane Katrina caused a great CATACLYSM to everything in its path. Using context clues, what does CATACLYSM mean? 

Disaster/mess/destruction

200

We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so we plan to boycott the circus.  Using context clues, what does boycott mean?

refuse to support

200

The father and son collected kindling, so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?

dry twigs and sticks

200

Lisa hates all types of seafood.  She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.  Using context clues, what does detest mean?

dislikes

200

I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I loathe vanilla icing.  Using context clues what does loathe mean?

hate

200

Although she was SKEPTICAL about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea. 

Using context clues, what does the word SKEPTICAL mean?

don't believe/doubtful 

300

The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot.  Using context clues, what does demolish mean?

destroy

300

In the past month, we have had almost every type of precipitation.  Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?

rain, sleet, snow, and hail, water formed in clouds/sky

300

Lean fats and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet.   Using context clues, what does essential mean?

necessary, important

300

Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!  Using context clues, what does copious mean?

A lot

300

The factory supervisor demanded an INSPECTION, of all of the meats processed each day. 

Using context clues, what does inspection mean?

a careful and critical examination/to look at something

400

The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious and wants to succeed in school to earn a scholarship.  Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?

someone who works hard and is driven to succeed

400

Are you sure we packed enough provisions, for this trip?  Using context clues what does provisions mean?

supplies

400

The old man strolled slowly down the path with his dog next to him.  Using context clues, what does strolled mean?

walked

400

The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly.  Using context clues, what does scorching mean?

very hot

400

Olivia stared at the newest style of jeans in the catalog. She just had to have them. Her birthday money was not quite enough to cover the expense. Although she didn't want to GROVEL, she decided to see if her parents would give her the rest of the money to buy them. 

Using context clues, what does the word GROVEL mean?

plead; beg

500

He knew the Jenga tower was precarious and it would take only one wrong move for it to come crashing down.  Using context clues, what does precarious mean?

likely to fall apart

500

Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding.  Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?


a place where clothes for men are sold

500

It was an ordinary house. It was like every other house on the block..  Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?

normal

500

Our last principal was very lenient with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all.  Using context clues, what does lax mean?

flexible/easy

500

The teacher said the design was UNALTERABLE for the project, but the color could be changed. 

Using context clues, what does the word UNALTERABLE mean?

unchangeable/not able to be changed