4th grade context clue/vocab

context clues 1

100

my family hates the frigid weather in january. 

what does frigid mean?

cold 

200

In 1865, the United States abolished slavery after the American Civil War. 

What does abolished mean? 

to do away with/ to get rid of/ to end 

300

I'm really hungry. That cracker didn't appease my hunger. I want a sandwich  now. 

What does appease mean?

satisfy 

400

The bear was sluggish after the long winter oh hibernation. Her cubs had no trouble keeping up with her. 

What does sluggish mean? 

slow 

500

The aroma of a fresh baked pie lingered in the kitchen and made my stomach growl. 

What does aroma mean?

smell 

vocabulary definition 1

100

what does the word energetic mean? 

full of energy

200

What does the word descend mean? 

to go down 

300

What does defense mean? 

players who block or don't let the other team score. 

400

What does the word abundant mean? 

so many/ alot 

500

What does the word gregarious mean? 

friendly 

context clues 2

100

My son and his two companions love playing games. They are always happy to play together. 

what does companions mean? 

friends

200

Kelly was sick. Her voice was almost inaudible. We had to lean forward to hear her. 

What does inaudible mean? 

Very soft/ hard to hear 

300

My absent-minded teacher looses his keys and pencils everyday. 

What does absent-minded mean?

forgetful

400

The thought of eating a snake is abhorrent to most people. 

What does abhorrent mean?  

Disgusting

500

Bill is such a courteous young man. He always says please and thank you. 

What does courteous mean?

having good manners. 

vocabulary definition 2

100

what does the word inaudible mean? 

very soft, hard to hear

200

What does the word amicable mean? 

friendly / peaceful 

300

What does ruthless mean? 

cruel-mean

400

What does the word portable mean? 

moveable 

500

What does the word treacherous mean? 

dangerous 

context clues 3

100

I hope we can reach an amicable agreement. I dont like to fight. 

what does amicable mean? 

peaceful

200

Florida is known for its tropical weather. Many people travel there to escape cold weather. 

What does tropical mean? 

hot 

300

The island was desolate. The only sound that was heard was the wind. 

What does desolate mean? 

empty/ no one or nothing there 

400

It was apparent form his tears that the boy was sorry. 

What does apparent mean? 

its obvious. 

500

I am craving chocolate. I just can't stop thinking about getting my hands on some! 

What does craving mean? 

longing for/ wanting it so badly