Random
Context Clues
Synonyms
Antonyms
Explanation/Example
100
This rapper donated 1 million dollars to the Chicago public schools district.
Who is Chance the Rapper?
100
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word dispute in the sentence below: Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work.
What is an argument or disagreement?
100
Chase had an alienating personality. He always isolated and distanced himself from others. What does alienating mean?
To feel isolated, distanced, or estranged.
100
The boxes weren't exactly heavy, just cumbersome, unlike the easy to carry bags with handles. What does cumbersome mean?
difficult to handle
100
The flowers of dandelions are edible or able to be eaten. What does edible mean?
able to be eaten
200
This cartoon character said, "The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma" to his best friend.
Who is Patrick Star?
200
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word saturated in the sentence below: The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.
What is wet?
200
The politician's comments were irreverent to the protesters. He display no respect for their opinions. What does irreverent mean?
Disrespectful, scornful.
200
If you water them regularly, you will have an abundant amount of daffodils in the spring. If you do not water them, only a few will grow. What does abundant mean?
Many; large amount
200
Give the main idea of the passage: People were told not to eat the tainted fish. Eating fish with a disease can be very dangerous to your health. What does tainted mean?
harmful; contaminated
300
He is considered the father of western philosophy.
Socrates
300
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word sustain in the sentence below: Lakes occupy less the two percent of the Earth's surface , yet they help to sustain life. For instance, lakes give us fish to eat, irrigate crops and generate electrical power.
What is to prolong, To keep in existence; maintain?
300
It was his first day on the job. The older workers called him a rookie. He was a novice. What does novice mean?
Beginner, apprentice, rookie.
300
Rather than repress your feelings, you should let them out. Doing so will reduce your stress. What does repress mean?
to hold in; to hold back
300
The start time for classes is immutable, so they are unable to change. What does immutable mean?
being unable to change
400
Google celebrated this famous novelist yesterday. She was a champion of stream of consciousness writing.
Who is Virginia Woolf?
400
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word pioneered in the sentence below: The ancient Greeks pioneered many kinds of writing we consider standard today. They wrote speeches , plays, poems, books about science and learning, long histories of things that happened then.
What is to originate or take part in the development of
400
Emma did her best to placate her angry friend by calming her down with the song, "Row Row Row Your Boat." What does placate mean?
To soothe, pacify, or calm down.
400
Loud noise and poor lighting are not conducive to learning? What does conducive mean?
to be favorable or good for; to cause or bring about
400
The crowd was boisterous. They screamed, cheered, and yelled for their favorite team. What does boisterous mean?
noisy; rowdy
500
This idea determined that the laws of physics are the same for all non-accelerating observers.
What is Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity?
500
Using Context Clues tell me the definition of the word thrive in the sentence below: Bats that eat fruit and nectar spread seeds and help flowers grow. Without bats many important plants would not thrive.
What is to flourish
500
The soldiers relinquished their weapons and food. There was nothing left to surrender to their enemies. What does relinquish mean?
To surrender.
500
Don't confound someone else's ideas with bad arguments. Instead, enlighten different ideas with a new, refreshing perspective that opens up a critical discussion, not a mere argument. What does confound mean?
Confuse, surprise, baffle.
500
JFK was a very charismatic president. People were attracted to his charm, enthusiasm, and magnetic personality. What does charismatic mean?
charming; influential
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