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, or help, 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 author was so modest, she didn't make a big deal about her book being published.
Using context clues, what does modest mean?
shy, not liking to brag
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
The weather was frigid this morning, but by the afternoon, it was pleasantly mild.
Using context clues what does frigid mean?
Frigid means very cold because is the opposite of mild
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 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
The teacher praised Jenna for her diligence, but noted that Kevin's work was rather careless.
Using context clues, what does diligence mean?
showing care or pride in one's work
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 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
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled next to him.
Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walked
Unlike the vibrant, healthy flowers in the front yard, the ones in the shady backyard looked wilted.
Using context clues, what does wilted mean?
Wilted means drooping or weak because it is the opposite of vibrant and healthy.
The effects of the tornado where catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
Using context clues, catastrophic means...
causing great damage
He knew his future was precarious and 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
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.
Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
doesn't stand out
The cheerful melody made everyone smile, a stark contrast to the melancholy tune played earlier.
Using context clues, what does melancholy mean?
Melancholy means sad or gloomy because it is the opposite of cheerful.
With a few alterations I was able to make the old witch costume into a scary vampire costume.
Using context clues, what does alterations mean?
changes, fixes