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100

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

Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?

light up

100

I needed some extra support, in my math class.  

Using context clues, what does support mean?

help

100

Bob’s mother has three children. Their names are Snap, Crackle, and … ?

Bob

100

My dog is so overweight that he is obese. He has not been thin since he was a puppy.

What does the word obese mean? 

overweight

100

What has to be broken before you can eat it?

an egg

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

200

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

Using context clues, what does kindling mean?

dry twigs and sticks

200

What is easier to get into than out of?

trouble

200

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

Using context clues what does detest mean?

hate

200

What month of the year has 28 days?

all of them!

300

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

Using context clues, what does demolish mean?

destroy; tear down

300

There is a 30% chance of precipitation, I hope it snows instead of rains

Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?

rain, sleet, snow, and hail

300

What can you catch but not throw?

a cold

300

Motorboats were prohibited at the lake, but sailboats were allowed.  

Using context clues, what does prohibited mean?

Not allowed

300

I will fill a room but take up no space. What am I?

light

400

The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious.

Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?

someone who works hard and is driven to succeed

400

Jose was lethargic and didn’t have the energy to get up.

 Using context clues what does lethargic mean?

Very tired.

400

What has a head and a tail but no body?

a coin

400

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

400

What is made of water, but if you put it into water it vanishes?

an ice cube

500

He knew his future was precarious if he continued to go down the wrong path.

Using context clues, what does precarious mean?

likely to fall apart

500

Unlike John's immaculate room, Jeff's room was very messy

Using context clues, what does immaculate mean?


very clean or spotless

500

What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?

a promise.

500

“Whereas Melissa is quite lithe, her sister is clumsy and awkward.”

Using context clues, what does lithe mean?

Graceful

500

What is so fragile that saying its name will make it break?

silence


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