Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
To light up.
I needed some extra assistance, such as one-on-one sessions with my teacher, to help me pass Math class. Using context clues, what does assistance mean?
Help
The private files were marked 'confidential.' Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
Private
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
A. ate B. burned C. slept D. sunbathed
B. burned
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus. Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
To refuse to support.
Ivan's favorite salutation is "Howdy, friend!" Using context clues what does salutation mean?
Greeting
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
Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.
A. stamp B. prohibition C. advertisement D. tax
D. Tax
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
To destroy.
Objects like the sun are so luminous that it is difficult to look directly at them. Using context clues, what does luminous mean?
Bright
Valeria developed an affection for nature growing up in the woods of Colorado. As an adult, she decided to get a job in a national park. Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word affection?
Love for
The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
A. gracefully B. lazily C. dangerously D. hopefully
C. dangerously
The best way to describe Brianna is she is ambitious: she works hard and is driven to succeed. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
Someone that works hard and is driven to succeed.
I believe that it would be better if people were given incentives for them to work harder, for example, earning Falcon Funds for helping out a classmate. Using context clues, what does incentive mean?
Motivation/a reason to do something
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
Hate/Dislike
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.
A. silent B. serious C. bright D. presidential
B. serious
He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart. Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
Likely to fall apart.
Timothy 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 are sold
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any! Using context clues, what does copious mean?
Many/a lot
The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
A. rustic B. small C. painted D. charming
D. charming