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If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate or to light up the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up, definition
I needed some extra support in my math class, such as more time, and extra practice. Using context clues, what does support mean?
help, example
The school files were marked confidential. The schools files are kept secret. Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
intended to be kept from being shared with people who are not allowed to know or see it
Synonym (secret)
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
Antonym (closed)
When Hurricane Katrina struck, homes were destroyed, neighborhoods flooded, and many people had to leave their communities. The storm caused a great cataclysm to everything in its path. Using the gist of the paragraph, what does cataclysm mean?
Disaster/mess/destruction
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We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so we plan to boycott the circus by refusing to attend or buy tickets. Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support, definition
The father and son collected kindling, such as small twigs, dry leaves, and pieces of bark, so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
material used to start a fire, example
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp. Using context clues, what does detest mean?
hates
synonym (dislikes)
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues, what does loathe mean?
hate
Antonym (love)
Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she asked many questions and wasn’t sure it would work. After hearing more about the plan, she finally believed it would be a good idea. Using the gist of the paragraph, what does skeptical mean?
Using context clues, what does the word skeptical mean?
don't believe/doubtful
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The company had to demolish the building, tearing it down completely to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
tearing it down, destroy, definition
In the past month, we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail. Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
any form of water that falls from the sky, example
Lean fats and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet. They are crucial for a healthy diet. Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary, important
synonym (crucial)
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any! Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot
Antonym (any)
The factory supervisor demanded an inspection of all the meats processed each day. Workers carefully checked the meat to make sure it was safe and met quality standards.
Using the gist of the paragraph, what does inspection mean?
a careful and critical examination/to look at something
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The best way to describe Anna is that she is ambitious; she works hard and is determined to succeed in school so she can earn a scholarship. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed, definition
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, such as food, water, and gear for this trip? Using context clues, what does provisions mean?
supplies for a trip, example
The old man strolled slowly down the path, moving at an easy, relaxed pace with his dog next to him. Using context clues, what does strolled mean?
walked
Synonym (relaxed pace)
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
Antonym (chilly)
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
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He knew the Jenga tower was precarious, barely stable and likely to fall, 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, definition
Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. The shop sold suits, shirts, ties, and other clothing for men. Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?
a place where clothes for men are sold, example
It was an ordinary house. It was typical, just like every other house on the block. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
normal
Synonym (typical)
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
The teacher explained that the main design was unalterable and needed to remain exactly as it was. However, students could make adjustments to the colors, materials, and other details of the project.
Using context clues, what does unalterable mean?
unchangeable/not able to be changed
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