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 so that I can do well.
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; timid
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, so they could start a campfire. He looked on the ground, especially near the tree.
Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
dry twigs and sticks
Lisa detests all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as shrimp.
Using context clues, what does detest mean?
dislikes; hates
I love chocolate cake, however I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate; dislike
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, out of the clouds including sleet 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; vital
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot; a bunch; a large amount
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?
hard-working; inspiring; motivated
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, or for this trip? We have to make sure we have everything we need to be comfortable.
Using context clues, what do provisions mean?
things needed; supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled next to him.
Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walked; strolled; stepped
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; extremely hot; blistering
The effects of the tornado where catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
Using context clues, catastrophic means...
causing great damage; disastrous; calamitous
He knew his plan was precarious and likely to fall apart because he kept having problems starting.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart; not secure; risky;
Louis 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; neutral; dull; plain; common;
regular
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 make the old witch costume into a scary vampire costume.
Using context clues, what does alterations mean?
changes, fixes