Synonyms
The witness began to prevaricate when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away. Using the synonym clue, the word prevaricate in this sentence means
hesitate
For the project, the teacher said the design was inalterable, but the color could be changed. Using the antonym clue, the word inalterable in this sentence means
changeable
The student in Ms. Granger's Communication class ASPIRES, aims to achieve, spending the next four years at Harvard University. Using context clues, what does aspire mean?
aims to achieve
Samantha is so brog that she gets an A on almost every test. What is brog?
smart
The children in the science class worked together as a team. The great synergy that was created made the project a huge success. Using the explanation clue, the word synergy in this sentence means
teamwork
Tamara was shocked when she learned about the SENSELESS killing of thousands of buffalos by settlers in the early 1800's. What does SENSELESS mean?
without meaning; meaningless. To have no purpose
The lead dog was so incompetent that he had to be replaced by one that was more useful to the pack. Using the antonym clue, the word incompetent in this sentence means
useless
Ms. Glass was very disappointed to see a student with his paints below his waist, a bad word on his shirt, and a hat on his head. She BERATED him in the hallway, meaning she expressed her disapproval. Using context clues, what does BERATED mean?
expressed her disapproval
My weeple wags his tail everytime someone calls his name. What is a weeple?
dog
Susie could smell the AROMA of freshly baking bread as soon as she walked into the kitchen. Using context clues , what does AROMA mean?
scent, smell
Ashley stared at the newest style of jeans in the catalog. She just had to have them. Her birthday money was not quite enough to cover the expense. Although she didn't want to grovel, she decided to plead with her parents for the money to buy them. Using the synonym clue, the word grovel in this sentence means
plead; beg
Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea. Using the antonym clue, the word skeptical in this sentence means
doubtful
The factory supervisor demanded an inspection, which is a careful and critical examination of all of the meats processed each day. Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
a careful and critical examination
Tomorrow I'm going to the floz to get some food for the week. What is floz?
grocery store
The lawsuit was so frivolous that the judge dismissed the case and told the attorney not to bring any more silly cases into his court. Using the explanation clue, the word frivolous in this sentence means
silly
Luke was COMPENSATED for the yard work done over the summer. He spent the money he had earned on a new bike. Using the synonym clue, the word COMPENSATED in this sentence means
Paid
The sight of the ominous clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area. Using the antonym clue, the word ominous in this sentence means
stormy or dark
There are many theories, or ideas, about what made the Ice Ages happen. Using context clues, what does theories mean?
ideas
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in zoosh condition. What is zoosh?
perfect; good
Ms. Triangle explained to her math class how fractions divide a whole into different parts. Harry, as a good math student, CLEAVED the pie chart into eight pieces. Using context clues, what does cleaved mean?
to cut into parts
The young man had a robust appearance; that is, strong and healthy. Using the synonym clue, the word robust in this sentence means
strong; healthy
Mrs. Olson used to love to play the piano. But since she started to lose her hearing, she SELDOM plays the piano anymore. Using the antonym clue, the word SELDOM in this sentence means...
rarely
That movie was INTENSE, it had such a strong effect on me. I could not stop thinking about it. What does INTENSE mean?
Powerful, strong
Sarah is so slen, such as complaining that the teacher didn't call on her, that it's hard to be her friend sometimes. What is slen?
annoying; whinny
Mr. Covert will not accept answers in his class unless the students are able to support their answers with evidence from the text. He told the students they must CORROBORATE their statements related to the text. Using context clues, what does corroborate mean?
to make more certain or confirm