Context Clues #1
The mountain emerged from behind the clouds. Using context clues, what does emerge mean?
To come into view. To come out on concealment.
The little girl meandered through the open field of flowers. Using context clues, what does meander mean?
To move about in a winding or curving course
We planned on using food to get the horse into the horse trailer. It turns out that it was a good tactic. Using context clues, what does tactic mean?
A plan for attaining a particular goal
The song ignited her interest in playing guitar. Using context clues, what does ignited mean?
arouse, trigger
The boy barricaded himself in his room because he was so upset. Using context clues, what does barricade mean?
a barrier to impede the advance of someone or something. A barrier to hide behind
Let's make some headway on this project before we go home for the day. Using context clues, what does headway mean?
Forward movement, progress
During the pandemic there was a scarcity of toilet paper in stores. Using context clues, what does scarcity mean?
a small or inadequate amount
The group of boys swarmed around the candy in the store. Using context clues, what does swarmed mean?
a group of many things in the air or on the ground
I'm really skeptical that the weather will be good this weekend, given that it has been such a cold week. Using context clues, what does skeptical mean?
Not easily convinced. Having doubts or suspicions. Being unsure.
The commotion in the hallway was very distracting. Using context clues, what does commotion mean?
a disorderly outburst, loud and distracting outburst
There were translucent curtains on the windows, so we were able to see right through to the next building. Using context clues, what does translucent mean?
allowing light to pass through diffusely, clear or see through
Her desk looked pristine before she went home that day. Using context clues, what does pristine mean?
immaculately (perfectly) clean and unused, very clean or unused.
Her sister was eavesdropping on her phonecall. Using context clues, what does eavesdrop mean?
listen in without the speakers knowledge
Her questions were very pertinent to the test. Using context clues, what does pertinent mean?
very appropriate to, relevant or applicable
I have copious amounts of homework tonight and can't go out to get ice cream. Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot
The sound of thunder in the distance was very ominous. Using context clues, what does ominous mean?
threatening or foreshadowing dark development
I was feeling apprehensive about getting up to speak in front of my class. Using context clues what does apprehensive mean?
nervous or anxious feeling
The climb was very grueling for the team of people. Using context clues, what does grueling mean?
a lot of effort; effort to the point of exhaustion
I'm glad you had the foresight to bring your jacket with you. Using context clues, what does foresight mean?
seeing ahead, knowing in advance or foreseeing
Cotton and certain other fabrics can ignite and burn quickly and easily.
to catch fire