Definition 1
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate, the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
The students were very engaged in the lesson and completed all their class work correctly.
paid attention
The secret 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
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
I had to trace my steps so that I would know how to proceed.
plan out/list
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
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
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, for this trip? Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path 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
He knew his future was precarious. It would take only one mistake for it to fall apart. Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart
The lawyer had tangible evidence, such as a hammer, a car, and keys, to show that the person stole the car.
physical, something you can hold, real
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
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