Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate (light up) the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
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
Jamal went to the bank to deposit his graduation money.
Bank - a place where money is kept
The kid threw his bat after he hit a homerun.
Bat - baseball bat
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott—refuse to support—the circus.
Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support
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, however, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
The storm was so strong that it ripped all of the bark off of the tree. It looked completely bare.
Bark - the covering of a tree
The teacher asked us to line up quietly so that we could go to the library.
Line - a row of people
The company had to squelch, which is to destroy, the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
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 actor had to memorize his lines before the play.
Play - a theatrical production
Lines - word to a play
The man was trying to be healthier so he said that he would only eat lite mayonnaise.
lite - less calories; diet
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?
works hard and is driven to succeed
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled 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
Point - important idea / reason
The coach stressed the importance of teamwork.
Stressed - say that something is important
He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart
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 makes sure we follow them all.
Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient, easy-going, not strict
The speaker addressed, or spoke to, the crowd with confidence.
Address - talked to
The beams support the roof of the building. I hope they are strong!
support - hold something up