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If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced by a new lightbulb to light up the room.
light up
I needed some extra support, or help, in my math class because I don't know how to multiply.
help
The secret files were marked 'confidential.' Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
private
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
Samuel is so intelligent that he gets an A on almost every test.
Using context clues, what does intelligent mean?
smart
We do not like how the species, such as the elephants, monkeys, and pigs in the circus are treated.
animals
The father and son gathered dry twigs so they could start a campfire. The dad gathered 10, and the son gathered 5.
Using context clues, what does gathered mean?
collected
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp. Using context clues, what does detest mean?
dislikes
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
The small cat quivered in fear as the dog growled and showed her his sharp teeth.
Using context clues, what is a quiver?
shake
The company will demolish the Walmart to make room for the new Target. The Walmart will be torn down on Saturday.
destroy/ tear down
In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail. Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
rain, sleet, snow, and hail
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too. Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary
Last night I had copious amounts of homework. It took me 3 hours to do. Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot
The government ordered troops to halt all unauthorized building projects.
Using context clues, what is the halt?
stop
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious: she works hard and is driven to succeed.
Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, for this trip?
Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him. Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walked
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
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in impeccable condition. There was nothing wrong, not even a scratch or dirt.
What is impeccable?
perfect/good
He knew his future was precarious. It would take only one mistake for it to fall apart.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart - not secure
Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. The haberdashery also had men's shoes, coats, and jeans for him to buy.
Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?
a place where clothes for men are sold
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
doesn't stand out
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all. Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient
Sarah is so petulant. She often complains when the teacher doesn't call on her. Every day she whines constantly.
What is petulant?
annoying/whiny