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; stall
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
unable to be changed
The student in Ms. Gloppen's Communication's class ASPIRES, or aims to achieve, spending the next four years at Harvard University. Using context clues, what does aspire mean?
aims to achieve one's hopes and ambitions toward something
Samantha is so BROG that she gets an A on almost every test. What does brog mean?
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 inference clue, the word synergy in this sentence means
teamwork; cooperation
Hurricane Katrina caused a great CATACLYSM - New Orleans was a disaster. Using the synonym clue, the word cataclysm in this sentence means
disaster; catastrophe; crisis
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; unskilled, not qualified
Mr. Snider was very disappointed to see a student with his pants below his waist, a bad word on his shirt, and a hat on his head. She CHIDED him in the hallway, meaning she expressed her disapproval. Using context clues, what does chided mean?
expressed her disapproval/scolded him
My WEEPLE wags his tail everytime someone calls his name. What is a weeple?
a dog
The people that lived in the town were surprised when the volcano erupted because it had remained DORMANT for thousands of years. What does dormant mean?
asleep; inactive; resting
The country cottage was just outside of the QUAINT and charming town. Using the synonym clue, the word quaint in this sentence means
a) ugly b) ruined c) attractive d) sad
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
a) agreeable b) doubtful c) certain d) convinced
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 large tree that fell during the storm IMPEDED the entrance to the bike path at Hawthorne park, making it difficult to enter. Using the inference clue, the word impede in this sentence means
The events for the conference were listed in CHRONOLOGICAL order. They began with the first event of the day and ended with the closing ceremonies in the evening. Using the synonym clue, the word chronological in this sentence means
in order; in sequence
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
It would be very BENEFICIAL for me to use my notes during my math test because there is a lot of information; however, my teacher told the class we aren't allowed to. Using context clues, what does beneficial mean?
helpful; useful; advantageous; worthwhile
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
Some people are RETICENT, while others talk about their feelings freely. Using the antonym clue, the word reticent in this sentence means
secretive; reserved; withdrawn; shy
Poor eating habits PREDISPOSE , or make someone more likely to get certain illnesses. What does predispose mean using the context clues?
to make something more likely/more inclined to
Sarah is so SLEN. She complains about everything which makes it hard to be her friend sometimes. What is slen?
annoying
My mom was RELUCTANT to letting me drive her new car because I had only had my drivers license for a few days. Using context clues, what does reluctant mean?
unwilling; resistant; against, not in favor of