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If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate, the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?

light up

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Because I didn't get a good quiz grade, I needed some extra support in my math class.  Using context clues, what does support mean?

help

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The private files were marked 'confidential.'  Using context clues, what does confidential mean?

private

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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

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Based on the context below, what does anomaly mean? 

There was a genetic anomaly in the cat that caused him to have three legs instead of fou

something that deviates from what is expected or standard

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We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus.  Using context clues, what does boycott mean?

refuse to support

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The father and son collected kindling so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?

dry twigs and sticks

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Lisa hates all types of seafood.  She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.  Using context clues, what does detest mean?

dislikes

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I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.  Using context clues what does loathe mean?

hate

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Based on the context below, what does deter mean?


I hope the cold rain doesn't deter people from attending our swim tonight? 

discourage someone from doing something

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The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot.  Using context clues, what does demolish mean?

destroy

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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?

rain, sleet, snow, and hail

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Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.  Using context clues, what does essential mean?

necessary

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Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!  Using context clues, what does copious mean?

A lot

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Based on the context below, what does forfeit mean? 

My little sister had to forfeit her gymnastics competition because she pulled a muscle in her leg. 

lose or go without

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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?

someone who works hard and is driven to succeed

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Are you sure we packed enough provisions, for this trip?  Using context clues what does provisions mean?

supplies

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The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him.  Using context clues, what does amble mean?

walked

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The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly.  Using context clues, what does scorching mean?

very hot

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Based on the context below, what does assimilating mean? 

When I made friends, I realized that I was assimilating into my new country after living here for a month. 

he process of becoming similar to something

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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

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Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding.  Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?


a place where clothes for men are sold

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It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.  Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?

doesn't stand out

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Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all.  Using context clues, what does lax mean?

lenient 

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Based on the context below, what does encroach mean? 

My little sister is quick to encroach on my personal space whenever I sit down to a movie. 

intrude on a person's territory

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