Definition
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 private files were marked 'confidential.' 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
What does accurate mean?
correct, exact, precise
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
Keylin hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp. Using context clues, what does detest mean?
dislikes
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
What does agenda mean?
A list, plan, outline, or the like, of things to be done, matters to be acted or voted upon, etc.
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, causing floods, damage to houses and cars. Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
rain, sleet, snow, and hail
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary 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
What does catastrophe mean?
disaster
Tieonna is ambitious because when everyone else is partying, she stays home to study and wakes up early to get to class on time. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions for the camping trip? Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked 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
What does toxic mean?
hazardous or poisonous
Leland knew his future was precarious when he didn't get into any colleges he applied to and had no job. Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart or unsure
Alexander was sent to the haberdashery to find something formal to wear 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. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out. 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
What does waded mean?
moved with difficulty