Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate, light up, the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
I needed some extra abutment , or help, in my math class.
Using context clues, what does abutment mean?
help
The private files were marked 'arcane.'
Using context clues, what does arcane 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
Because the author was so unassuming, she didn't make a big deal about her book being published.
Using context clues, what does unassuming mean?
shy, not liking to brag
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to ostracize or blacklist the circus.
Using context clues, what does ostracize mean?
blacklist
The father and son collected kindling, such as dry twigs and sticks, so they could start a campfire.
Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
dry twigs and sticks
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She loathes tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.
Using context clues, what does loathes mean?
hates
I love chocolate cake, however I absolutely abhor vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does abhor mean?
hate
Mary left her umbrella at her friend's house so she got drenched during the rain storm on her way home.
Using context clues, what does drenched mean?
soaked, very wet
The company had to dismantle , that is destroy, the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does dismantle mean?
destroy
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
Lean fats are indispensable to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.
Using context clues, what does indispensable 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
The repercussion of the rain was that the soccer game was cancelled.
Using context clues, repercussion means...
result, effect, outcome
The best way to describe Anna is she is earnest: she works hard and is driven to succeed.
Using context clues, what does earnest mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, or supplies for this trip?
Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled 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 effects of the tornado where catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
Using context clues, catastrophic means...
causing great damage
He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart
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 humdrum house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.
Using context clues, what does humdrum mean?
doesn't stand out
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who makes sure we follow them all.
Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient, easy-going, not strict
With a few modifications I was able to make the old witch costume into a scary vampire costume.
Using context clues, what does modifications mean?
changes, fixes