Context Clues A
If the light bulb 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 or I'll probably fail.
Using context clues, what does support mean?
help
The private files were marked 'confidential.'
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
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?
open
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?
humble, not likely to brag
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus by standing outside and showing pictures of their poor living conditions.
Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support
The father and son collected kindling, such as dry twigs and sticks, so they could start a campfire.
Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
material used to start a fire
Lisa refuses to eat most seafood. She especially detests tuna and shrimp.
Using context clues, what does detest mean?
hates
I love chocolate cake, however I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. No, thank you!
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
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?
soaked, very wet
The company had to demolish the whole 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. Beyond rain, we've had sleet, snow, and even hail!
Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
water that falls from the sky
Vegetables are essential to a healthy diet.
Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any, so I'll be playing video games!
Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot
The consequence of the rain was that the soccer game was cancelled.
Using context clues, consequence means...
result, effect, outcome
The best way to describe Zach is he is ambitious. He always has some new big goal he wants to accomplish.
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? Have you brought enough snacks and
clothes?
Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled next to him. They loved to spend time in nature.
Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walk comfortably
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 were catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
Using context clues, catastrophic means...
causing great damage or harm, devastating
He knew his money making future was precarious in the U.S.A., so he planned to leave the country as soon as he got his next paycheck.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
risky and likely to fall apart
Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit and tie. He needed to look nice for his uncle’s wedding.
Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?
a place where clothes for men are sold
It was an ordinary house. It looked just about like every other house in the neighborhood.
Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
normal
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, relaxed
With a few alterations I was able to turn the old witch costume into a scary vampire.
Using context clues, what does alterations mean?
changes, fixes