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Lauren does not enjoy any type of seafood. She detests tuna and feels the same way about shrimp.
Using context clues, what does detest mean?
dislikes or hates
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
Since the family moved out, the apartment above us has been vacant for about a month now.
Using context clues, what does vacant mean?
empty or uninhabited
The boy sprinted to the bus because he was late.
Using context clues, what does sprinted mean?
The room was messy with toys all over the floor.
Using context clues what does messy mean?
not neat
The boy did not abide by his teacher's rules and ended up getting a citation.
Using context clues, what does abide mean?
Follow
The old man strolled slowly down the path with his dog next to him.
Using context clues, what does strolled mean?
walked or moved slowly
In the past month, we have had so much precipitation. I have had to use an umbrella constantly.
Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
rain, sleet, snow, and hail, water formed in clouds/sky
The puppy was timid and hid behind the chair
Using context clues, what does timid mean?
The files were marked confidential and only certain people were allowed to see them.
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
private or secret
The old towel was damp, but it was not dripping wet.
Using context clues, what does damp mean?
a little wet
Because he did not study for the test, Anthony was anxious about what grade he was going to get.
Using context clues, what does anxious mean?
nervous, scared, or concerned