Context Clues

A

100

If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. 

Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?

light up

200

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

300

The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot.  

Using context clues, what does demolish mean?

destroy

B

100

I needed some extra support in my math class because my grade was a D.  

Using context clues, what does support mean?

help

200

The father and son collected kindling so they could start a campfire. 

Using context clues, what does kindling mean?

dry twigs and sticks; wood

300

In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation falling from the sky!

Using context clues, what does precipitation mean? 

rain, sleet, snow, or hail

C

100

The private files were marked 'confidential' because only certain people could access them. 

Using context clues, what does confidential mean?

private

200

Lisa hates all types of seafood.  She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.  

Using context clues, what does detest mean?

dislikes; hates

300

Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.  

Using context clues, what does essential mean?

necessary

D

100

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

200

I love chocolate cake, however I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.  

Using context clues what does loathe mean?

hate

300

Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!  

Using context clues, what does copious mean?

A lot