Definition
If the lamp is not bright enough to illuminate, the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
I needed some extra assistance, in my math class. Using context clues, what does assistance mean?
help
Santa's classified files were marked 'confidential.'
private, classified
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
Each interruption by his classmates caused immense feelings of annoyance in his attempt to complete his studies.
large
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott, or refuse to support, the circus. Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support
The father and son collected kindling, so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
dry twigs and sticks
The star gleamed at the top of the tree as all the lights shined their different colors.
shine
I love pizza, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe pepperoni toppings. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
The students were given certificates commemorating their achievements at the Quarterly Awards assembly.
I tried to eradicate, or destroy, all the dandelions by pulling them all out of the lawn. Using context clues, what does eradicate mean?
destroy, get rid of them all ..
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
Eggnog is essential to a holiday gathering. Cookies are a must as well.
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
Each generation of people has a new way of looking at the world in terms of things like culture, humor, and values.
A group of people born around the same time
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 our camping trip? We don't want to run out of anything. Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the sidewalk while his dog walked next to him. Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walked, walked slowly
The desert had scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it was quite chilly. Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
very hot
Having been emancipated from their cage, the birds happily flew around the room before heading for the open window.
To be freed
He knew he was in a precarious, or dangerous, situation when the stranger approached him in a threatening way. Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
dangerous
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
The waiters had to submit to their restaurant manager; they had to listen to their boss or else they would be fired.
obey
A policeman can't be lenient, or people won't obey the law. Using context clues, what does lenient mean?
too forgiving, lax
The tour guide's voice had a charming lilt as she described the rolling hills of the Irish countryside; the gentle, melodic rise and fall of her words made the whole group smile.
a rhythm in speech