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The lightbulb was out, so I had to get a flashlight to illuminate the room.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up or brighten
Because of my failing grade, I needed some extra support in my math class.
Using context clues, what does support mean?
help or assistance
Kenly does not enjoy any type of seafood. She detests tuna and feels the same way about shrimp.
Using context clues, what does detest mean?
dislikes or hates
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
Since the family moved out, the apartment above us has been vacant for about a month now.
Using context clues, what does vacant mean?
empty or uninhabited
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy or tear down
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot or many
Where I live is an ordinary house. It is like every other house on the block.
Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
normal, average, plain, or regular
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate or despise
The boy did not abide by his teacher's rules and ended up getting a citation.
Using context clues, what does abide mean?
Follow
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, burning, or boiling
The lunch ladies say that lean fats and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet.
Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary or important
The old man strolled slowly down the path with his dog next to him.
Using context clues, what does strolled mean?
walked or moved slowly
In the past month, we have had so much precipitation. I have had to use an umbrella constantly.
Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
rain, sleet, snow, and hail, water formed in clouds/sky
The shark was feeling ravenous and did not hesitate to attack when it saw the school of fish swim by.
Using context clues, what does ravenous mean?
very hungry or starving
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?
doubtful or don't believe
Our last principal did not allow anyone to have their phones out. The new principal is more lenient and lets us use them in the hallways.
Using context clues, what does lenient mean?
flexible or easy
The files were marked confidential and only certain people were allowed to see them.
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
private or secret
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 or not go
Because he did not study for the test, Anthony was anxious about what grade he was going to get.
Using context clues, what does anxious mean?
nervous, scared, or concerned
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 apart or easy to knock down
The best way to describe Katy is that she is ambitious and wants to succeed in school to earn a scholarship.
Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who is driven or a hard worker
The father and son collected kindling, so they could start a campfire.
Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
dry twigs and sticks
Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this trip? We don't want to run out of snacks or paper towels.
Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies or important items
Because he was wearing a hood and mask, the student felt like he would be inconspicuous amongst the crowd.
Using context clues, what does inconspicuous mean?
hard to see, unseen, or unrecognizable