Unknown Words
My mom was INFURIATED when I hit a baseball through the living room window.
The word INFURIATED means: a) happy b) interested c) very angry
c) very angry
I overslept this morning so I really had to HUSTLE before the bus came. HUSTLE means to move quickly.
What word is a clue to this definition?
overslept
The VACANT house had nobody living in it.
What does VACANT mean?
VACANT means empty, nobody living there
I could not focus on my homework because my little sister kept DISTRACTING me.
What does DISTRACTING mean? a) bothering b) looking c) helping
Give the context clues you used in the sentence to determine the meaning.
a) bothering, disturbing
Clues --- could not focus on homework
Mrs. Jones was nervous about flying on an airplane. She had never flown before. Her daughter REASSURED her by telling her that planes are very safe.
What does REASSURED mean? a) comforted b) tricked c) forced
a) comforted
Jason was in a SOMBER mood after he heard the bad news. Somber means sad or gloomy.
What words give us a clue to this definition?
bad news
People always comment about how much Anna RESEMBLES her mother. They have the same eyes, hair, and smile.
What is the definition of RESEMBLES?
To RESEMBLE means to "be, look, or act alike"
Dad thought the spaghetti sauce was too BLAND, so he added more garlic.
What does BLAND mean? a) cold b) spicy c) plain
Give the context clues from the sentence that helped you determine the meaning.
c) plain
Clues -- added more garlic
Because it was such a HECTIC weekend, we barely had any time to rest.
What does HECTIC mean? a) busy b) boring c) slow
a) busy
I was FLABBERGASTED when I found out I won first place in the art contest. FLABBERGASTED means surprised or amazed.
What words give us a clue to this definition?
won, first place
Taylor decided to WITHDRAW her vote for Michael for class president when she learned that he had cheated on a test.
What does WITHDRAW mean?
WITHDRAW means to remove, take away or take back
I am always EAGER to play soccer because it is my favorite sport.
What does EAGER mean? a) scared b) excited c) surprised
Give the context clues from the sentences that helped you determine the meaning.
b) excited
Clues -- favorite sport
The artist used VIVID colors in the painting, which made it stand out next to the dark paintings.
What does VIVID mean? a) dim b) dark c) bright
c) bright
Jen could smell the AROMA of freshly baking bread as soon as she walked into the kitchen. The definition of AROMA is a pleasant scent.
What ONE WORD is a clue to this definition?
smell
Brandon stared at the IMMENSE pile of laundry and wondered how he went through so many clothes in one week.
What is the meaning of IMMENSE?
IMMENSE means big, large, massive, huge
My brother called me PESKY because I broke his favorite toy.
What does PESKY mean? a) nice b) smart c) annoying
Give the context clues from the sentences that helped you determine the meaning.
c) annoying
Clues -- broke his favorite toy
Adrian liked his new iPad because it was light and PORTABLE. He took it with him everywhere!
What does PORTABLE mean? a) big b) movable c) high-tech
b) movable
The man's large hat and sunglasses CONCEALED his face. Concealed means hid.
What words give a clue to the meaning of CONCEALED?
large hat, sunglasses
Ms. Stewart is feeling SLUGGISH today. She usually walks around the classroom a lot, but today she sat at her desk for most of the day.
What does SLUGGISH mean?
SLUGGISH means tired, slow
Angela won a GIANT bear at the fair. It is almost as tall as her.
What does GIANT mean? a) small b) large c) fuzzy
Give the context clues from the sentence that helped you determine the meaning.
b) large
Clues -- almost as tall as her