Context Clues

Context Clues:Synonyms

100

The witness began to PREVARICATE when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away. 

Using context clues, what does PREVARICATE mean?

a.) sweat

b.) hesitate

c.) stammer

b.)hesitate

100

It was a SERENE morning outside-very peaceful with the birds chirping and light breeze.

Using context clues, what does SERENE mean?

a.) breezy

b.) peaceful

c.) cool

b.) peaceful

100

Olivia 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 beg her parents for the money to buy them. 

Using context clues, what does the word GROVEL mean?

beg

100

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 context clues, what does CHRONOLOGICAL mean?

in order of time

100

The young man had a ROBUST appearance. He looked strong and healthy. 

Using context clues, what does ROBUST mean?

strong; healthy

Context Clues:Antonyms

100

For the project, the teacher said the design was UNALTERABLE, but the color could be changed. 

Using context clues, what does the word UNALTERABLE mean?

a.) unchangeable

b.) changeable

c.) colorful

a.) unchangeable

100

The lead dog was so INCOMPETENT that he had to be replaced by one that was more useful to the pack. 

Using context clues, what does the word INCOMPETENT mean?

a.) helpful

b.) useful

c.) unskilled

c.) unskilled

100

Although she was SKEPTICAL about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea. 

Using context clues, what does the word SKEPTICAL mean?

doubtful

100

The sight of the OMINOUS clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area. 

Using context clues, what does the word OMINOUS mean?

threatening 

100

My grandma is so FEEBLE that she can't even open a jar of pickles.

Using context clues, what does FEEBLE mean?

weak

Context Clues:Definitions

100

The student in Ms. Scott's Math class ASPIRES, or aims to achieve, to spend the next four years at Harvard University. 

Using context clues, what does ASPIRE mean?

a.) hopes

b.) aims to achieve

c.) needs

b.) aims to achieve

100

Ms. Robinson was very disappointed to see a student not wearing their ID. She CHIDED him in the hallway, expressing her disapproval. 

Using context clues, what does CHIDED mean?

a.) yelled at

b.) warned him

c.) expressed her disapproval

c.) expressed her disapproval

100

My shoes always EMIT, or give off, a bad smell after soccer practice.

Using context clues, what does EMIT mean?

 give off

100

My brother is always OPTIMISTIC, thinking that the best possible outcome will occur, even though it probably won't. 

Using context clues, what does OPTIMISTIC mean?

thinking the best outcome will occur

100

The house was continuing to DETERIORATE, breaking down year after year due to neglect

Using context clues, what does DETERIORATE mean?

breaking down

Context Clues:Nonsense Words

100

Sammy is so BROG that she gets an A on almost every test. 

Using context clues, what does BROG mean?

smart

100

My WEEPLE loves to chase squirrels in the backyard.

Using context clues, what is a WEEPLE?

dog

100

Tomorrow I'm going to the FLOZ to get some food for the week. 

Using context clues, what is the FLOZ?

grocery store

100

No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in ZOOSH condition. 

What is ZOOSH?

perfect; good

100

Tom must be SLEN because everyone in the school knows his name.

Using context clues, what is SLEN?

popular

Context Clues:Details

100

My teacher was SYMPATHETIC toward me when she found out my dog passed away. 

Using context clues, what does SYMPATHETIC mean?

a.) felt sorrow/pity

b.) mean

c.) gruff

a.) felt sorrow/pity

100

Everytime my dad and his siblings get together, they like to REMINISCE about the past.

Using context clues, what does REMINISCE mean?

a.) create a photo album

b.) remember

c.) yell

b.) remember

100

A man sued a toddler for accidentally scuffing his shoes, but the judge found that the lawsuit was FRIVOLOUS and dismissed the case.

Using context clues, what does FRIVOLOUS mean?

 silly/unimportant

100

My mom didn't want me to get a cavity, so she cut me a MEAGER piece of cake. 

Using context clues, what does MEAGER mean?

small, tiny

100

Every morning, I PULVERIZE my coffee beans so I can brew a cup of coffee. 

Using context clues, what does PULVERIZE mean?

break something up into dust/powder