Synonyms
The witness began to prevaricate when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away. Using the synonym clue, the word prevaricate in this sentence means...
hesitate
For the project, the teacher said the design was inalterable, but the color could be changed. Using the antonym clue, the word inalterable in this sentence means...
changeable
The student in Ms. Gloppen's Communication's class ASPIRES, or aims to achieve, spending the next four years at Harvard University. Using context clues, what does aspire mean?
aims to achieve
Samantha is so brog that she gets an A on almost every test. What is brog?
smart
The children in the science class worked together as a team. The great synergy that was created made the project a huge success. Using the explanation clue, the word synergy in this sentence means...
teamwork
Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm - New Orleans was a disaster. Using the synonym clue, the word cataclysm in this sentence means...
disaster
The lead dog was so incompetent that he had to be replaced by one that was more capable to the pack. Using the antonym clue, the word incompetent in this sentence means...
incapable
Ms. Gloppen was very disappointed to see a student with his paints below his waist, a bad word on his shirt, and a hat on his head. She CHIDED him in the hallway, meaning she expressed her disapproval. Using context clues, what does chided mean?
expressed her disapproval
My weeple wags his tail everytime someone calls his name. What is a weeple?
dog
Supporting details hold up the main idea in a paragraph or piece of writing just like the pillars of the Parthenon BUTTRESS the top layer. Using context clues , what does Buttress mean?
a structure built to steady another structure through support
Ashley 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 plead with her parents for the money to buy them. Using the synonym clue, the word grovel in this sentence means...
plead; beg
Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea. Using the antonym clue, the word skeptical in this sentence means...
doubtful
The factory supervisor demanded an inspection, which is a careful and critical examination, of all of the meats processed each day. Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
a careful and critical examination
Tomorrow I'm going to the floz to get some food for the week. What is floz?
grocery store
The lawsuit was so frivolous that the judge dismissed the case and told the attorney not to bring any more silly cases into his court. Using the explanation clue, the word frivolous in this sentence means
silly
The events for the conference were listed in chronological order. They began with the first event of the day and ended with the closing ceremonies in the evening. Using the synonym clue, the word chronological in this sentence means...
in order
The sight of the ominous clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area. Using the antonym clue, the word ominous in this sentence means...
stormy or dark
There are many conjectures, or unproven ideas, about what made the Ice Ages happen. Using context clues, what does theories mean?
unproven ideas; theories
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in zoosh condition. What is zoosh?
perfect; good
Ms. Trangle explained to her math class how fractions divide a whole into different parts. Hawa, as a good math student, CLEAVED the pie chart into eight pieces. Using context clues, what does cleaved mean?
to cut into parts
The young man had a robust appearance; that is, strong and healthy. Using the synonym clue, the word robust in this sentence means...
strong; healthy
Some people are reticent, while others talk about their feelings freely. Using the antonym clue, the word reticent in this sentence means...
secretive; don't share about themselves
His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see. Using context clues, what does emaciation mean?
Skeleton-like appearance; Thinness from malnourishment
Sarah is so slen, always complaining about her problems, that it's hard to be her friend sometimes. What is slen?
Mr. Covert will not accept answers in his class unless the students are able to support their answers with evidence from the text. He told the students they must CORROBORATE their statements related to the text. Using context clues, what does corroborate mean?
to make more certain or confirm