Definition 1
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
I needed some extra support in my math class. Using context clues, what does support mean?
help
The files were marked 'confidential' and you needed a password to see them. Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
private
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 a little bit
The teacher gave us a modest amount of homework. It didn't take forever to finish it. Modest means...
not too much but not too little
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
The father and son collected kindling so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
dry twigs and sticks
Lisa will not eat any type of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she detests shrimp. Using context clues, what does detest mean?
dislikes
I love chocolate cake, however, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. I scrape the icing off and just eat the cake. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate/dislike a lot
Mary left her umbrella at her friend's house so she got drenched during the rain storm on her way home. Drench means...
soaked, very wet
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation and I don't know if I should bring an umbrella or wear boots. Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
rain, sleet, snow, and hail
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very important too. Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any! Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot
Because he chose to not do his homework; Henry received a consequence from his teacher. Consequence means.....
aftereffect, punishment, result, effect, outcome
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious and is driven to succeed. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this trip? There are no stores where we are going. Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path with his dog next to him. Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walked
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
The bear’s impending hibernation caused him to pack on extra pounds to keep him warm during the extremely cold winter in his dark cave.
What does hibernation mean?
to pass the winter in a resting state
to be or become inactive or dormant
He knew the cliff was precarious and it was not safe to walk on. Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall or collapse
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
It was an ordinary house. It looked just like the one next to it. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
doesn't stand out
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, not strict
The apprehensive student sat with his pencil tightly gripped in his hand as he waited for his teacher to give him his final exam.
What does apprehensive mean?
nervous or anxious