Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, also known as light up, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up / to make bright
I needed some extra support in my math class, for example, I needed someone to grade the assignments.
Using context clues, what does support mean?
help / aid / assistance
The private files were marked 'confidential.'
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
Entrusted with private or restricted information
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar.
Using context clues, what does ajar mean?
Open
Because the author was so modest, she didn't make a big deal about her book being published.
What Type of Context Clue is being used here?
Example CC, "...she didn't make a big deal about her book being published."
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott, or refuse to support, the circus.
Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support / stop
The father and son collected kindling, for example, logs, 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 shrimp.
Using context clues, what does detest mean?
dislike intensely.
I love chocolate cake, however I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate / dislike
Mary left her umbrella at her friend's house so she got drenched, or soaked, during the rain storm on her way home.
Using context clues, what does drenched mean?
Definition CC, "..., or soaked,..."
The company had to demolish, that is destroy, the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, snow, and mist.
Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
Any liquid or frozen water that forms in the atmosphere and falls back to the earth.
His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.
Using context clues, what does animosity mean?
Strong hostility
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot / tons
The consequence, or result, of the rain was that the soccer game was cancelled.
What type of context clue is being used?
Definition CC, "..., or result,..."
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious: she works hard and is driven to succeed.
Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, or supplies, for this trip?
Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
Bill felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words.
Using context clues, what does remorse mean?
Shameful
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
The effects of the tornado where catastrophic, for example, buildings were ripped apart.
What type of context clue is being used?
Example CC
He knew his future was precarious, or likely to fall apart.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart
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 / Store
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.
Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
Of a kind to be expected in the normal order of events
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who makes sure we follow them all.
Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient, easy-going, not strict
Although James was nervous about the exam, Brandi was not worried.
What type of context clue is being used?
Antonym CC, "...,Brandi was not worried."