Definition/Example
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
A. light up
B. darken
C. switch
The files were marked 'confidential.' No one could look inside them.
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
A. open
B. silly
C. 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?
A. open
B. closed
C. light
Because the author was so modest, she didn't make a big deal about her book being published.
Using context clues, what does modest mean?
A. friendly
B. shy, not liking to brag
C. very tired
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?
A. attend
B. refuse to support
C. learn about
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna and shrimp.
Using context clues, what does detest mean?
A. loves
B. dislikes
C. wants
I love chocolate cake, however I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
A. hate
B. love
C. want
Mary left her umbrella at her friend's house so she got drenched during the rain storm on her way home.
Using context clues, what does drenched mean?
A. dry
B. hungry
C. wet
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
A. destroy
B. find
C. clean up
Fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet.
Using context clues, what does essential mean?
A. necessary
B. never
C. watch
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A. some
B. none
C. a lot
The consequence of the rain was that the soccer game was cancelled.
Using context clues, consequence means...
A. learn
B. news
C. outcome/result
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious. She is a go getter.
Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
A. someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
B. someone who is lazy
C. someone who likes animals
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled next to him.
Using context clues, what does amble mean?
A. slept
B. drank
C. 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?
A. very hot
B. cold
C. warm
The effects of the tornado where catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
Using context clues, catastrophic means...
A. close to home
B. happy
C. disastrous