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100

The witness in the case began to prevaricate when questioned by the judge. She hesitated instead of answering the judge right away. Using the synonym clue, the word prevaricate in this sentence means

hesitate

100

For the project, the teacher said the design was inalterable, but that the color could be changed. Using the antonym clue, the word inalterable in this sentence means

unchangeable

100

The student in Mrs. Cartwright's Communication's class ASPIRES, aims to achieve, spending the next four years at Harvard University. Using context clues, what does aspire mean?

aims to achieve

100

Samantha is so brog that she gets an A on almost every test. What is brog?

smart

100

The children in the science class worked together as a team. The great synergy between them made the project a huge success. Using the explanation clue, the word synergy in this sentence means

teamwork

200

Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm - New Orleans was a disaster. Using the synonym clue, the word cataclysm in this sentence means

disaster

200

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

200

Mrs. Cartwright 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

200

My weeple wags his tail everytime someone calls his name. What is a weeple?

dog

200

Tell me, friend, are you genuinely happy? What does the word genuinely mean?

truly

300

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

300

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; didn't fully believe

300

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

300

Tomorrow I'm going to the floz to get some food for the week. What is floz?

grocery store

300

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, nonsensical

400

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

400

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

400

There are many theories, or ideas, about what made the Ice Ages happen. Using context clues, what does theories mean?

ideas

400

No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in zoosh condition. What is zoosh?

perfect; good

400

Mrs. Cartwright explained to her reading class fluency effects one's comprehension. Sammy, as a good student, chunked 3-4 words together to increase his rate. Using context clues, what does chunked mean?

to put together a string of words

500

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

500

Some people are reticent, while others talk about their feelings freely. Using the antonym clue, the word reticent in this sentence means

secretive; private

500

What is a direct definition context clue?

The definition of the word you don’t know is right in the text

500

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

500

Mrs. Cartwright expects her students to decode unknown words.  She told the students they must ATTEMPT to read the word instead of skipping over it and rescue themselves to raise comprehension of the text. What does ATTEMPT mean?

try it

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