Definition
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
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 boy was so obnoxious, no one wanted to be on his team. What does obnoxious mean?
rude, unpleasant, not nice
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
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?
dry twigs and sticks
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp. Using context clues, what does detest mean?
dislikes
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. 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. Drench means...
soak, wet, wet down, got wet
The company had to demolish, 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, sleet, snow, and hail. Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
rain, sleet, snow, and hail
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too. Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any! Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot
Because he chose to not do his homework; Henry received a consequence from his teacher. Consequence means.....
aftereffect, punishment, result, effect, outcome
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious.
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this camping trip? Camping makes me hungry. Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path with his cane while his dog walked next to him. Using context clues, what does amble mean?
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?
very hot
The bear’s impending hibernation caused him to pack on extra pounds to keep him warm during the extremely cold winter in his dark cave.
What does hibernation mean?
to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
to be or become inactive or dormant
He knew his future was doomed when he failed the spelling test. Using context clues, what does doomed mean?
terrible
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
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
regular
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all. Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient
The apprehensive student sat with his pencil tightly gripped in his hand as he waited for his teacher to give him his final exam score. He started to sweat and shake when his teacher got close to his desk.
What does apprehensive mean?
nervous or anxious.