Inference
If the lamp is not bright enough to illuminate, the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
I need some extra assistance in math class, so I stay after school for tutoring. Using context clues, what does assistance mean?
help
Did we pack enough "provisions" for the trip? We will need food, a tent and blankets.
things you need
food, tent, blankets
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
Sara felt unhappy when it started to rain during recess.
What does the word unhappy mean?
The glass was fragile, so we handled it carefully.
What does fragile mean?
easy to break
The father and son collected kindling, so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
dry twigs and sticks
The father and son collected twigs, sticks and leaves for the fire because they would need a lot of kindling.
twigs, sticks and leaves
I love pizza, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe pepperoni toppings. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
I had to redo my math work because I made mistakes.
What does redo mean?
do again
I tried to eradicate all the dandelions by pulling them all out of the lawn. Using context clues, what does eradicate mean?
destroy, get rid of them all ..
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?
Types of weather such as rain, sleet, snow, and hail
In the past month we have had almost every type of "precipitation". It rained, snowed and hailed.
rain, snow, hail
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?
works hard; driven
The puppy was careless and knocked over the water bowl.
What does careless mean?
not careful
Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this trip such as food, water, and clothes? Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the sidewalk while his dog walked next to him. Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walked, walked slowly
The desert had scorching temperatures during the day; It was so hot! Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
very hot
The class was hopeful that they would win the game.
What does hopeful mean?
full of hope/had a lot of hope
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
Louise went to the apparel section of the store to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding. Using context clues, what does apparel mean?
clothing area
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
normal, average, or even plain
The private files were marked "confidential". No one was supposed to look at them.
private
We got a preview of the movie before it came out in theaters!
What does preview mean?
see before