Definition 1
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
I needed some extra support in my math class. Using context clues, what does support mean?
help
Double Jeopardy: The files were marked 'confidential.' Using context clues, what is a synonym for confidential?
private
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar. Using context clues, what is an antonym for ajar?
closed
Double Jeopardy: The hurricane caused a great CATACLYSM to everything in its path. Using context clues, what does CATACLYSM mean?
Disaster/mess/destruction
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so we plan to boycott the circus. Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support
The father and son collected kindling, so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
dry twigs and sticks
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp. Using context clues, what is a synonym for detest?
dislikes
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what is an antonym for loathe?
like / love
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?
didn't believe/doubtful
Double Jeopardy: The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
Double Jeopardy: In the past month, we have had a lot of precipitation. Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
rain, water formed in clouds/sky
Double Jeopardy: Lean fats and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet. Using context clues, what is a synonym for essential?
necessary, important
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any! Using context clues, what is an antonym for copious?
very little
Double Jeopardy: The factory supervisor demanded an INSPECTION, of all of the meats processed each day. Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
a careful and critical examination/to look at something
The best way to describe Anna is that she is ambitious and wants to succeed in school to earn a scholarship. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, for this trip? Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man strolled slowly down the path with his dog next to him. Using context clues, what is a synonym for strolled?
walked
Double Jeopardy: The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly. Using context clues, what is an antonym for scorching?
very cold / freezing
DOUBLE JEOPARDY- People always comment about how much Lucy RESEMBLES her mother. They have the same eyes, hair, and smile. What is a synonym for RESEMBLES?
looks alike
He knew the Jenga tower was precarious and it would take only one wrong move for it to come crashing down. Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall or collapse
Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding. Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?
a place where clothes for men are sold
Double Jeopardy: It was an ordinary house. It was like every other house on the block. Using context clues, what is a synonym for ordinary?
normal
Our last principal was very lenient with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all. Using context clues, what is an antonym for lenient?
strict
The teacher said the design was UNALTERABLE for the project, but the color could be changed. Using context clues, what does the word UNALTERABLE mean?
unchangeable/not able to be changed