Context Clues

Synonyms

100

The witness began to prevaricate when questioned under oath; he would speak about a different topic rather than answer directly. Using the synonym clue, the word prevaricate in this sentence means

hesitate

200

Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm in New Orleans; there was a lot of property damage and pverty following the storm. Using the synonym clue, the word cataclysm in this sentence means

disaster

300

The woman didn't want to grovel for food; she knew strangers would not give her the time of day if she approached them. Using the synonym clue, the word grovel in this sentence means

plead; beg

400

The events for the conference were listed in chronological order. They began with the first event of the day and ended with the closing ceremonies in the evening. Using the synonym clue, the word chronological in this sentence means

in order

500

The young man had a robust appearance; that is, strong and healthy. Using the synonym clue, the word robust in this sentence means

strong; healthy

Antonyms

100

For the project, the teacher said the design was inalterable; every student had to use the template he provided. Using the antonym clue, the word inalterable in this sentence means

changeable

200

The lead dog was so incompetent that he had to be replaced by a dog with more training. Using the antonym clue, what is the antonym for incompetent in this sentence?

useful

300

Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea. Using the antonym clue, the word skeptical in this sentence means

doubtful

400

The sight of the ominous clouds told us that a storm was coming. Using the antonym clue, the word ominous in this sentence means:

dark, grim-looking

500

Some people are reticent, while others talk about their feelings freely. Using the antonym clue, the word reticent in this sentence means:

secretive

Direct Definition

100

The student in Ms. Gloppen's Communication's class ASPIRES to spend the next four years at Harvard University. Using context clues, what does aspire mean?

aims to achieve

200

Ms. Gloppen was very disappointed to see a student with his paints below his waist, a bad word on his shirt, and a hat on his head. She CHIDED him in the hallway and told him he would receive a dressing code violation if she saw him dressed like that again. Using context clues, what does chided mean?

expressed her disapproval

300

The factory supervisor demanded an inspection of all of the meats processed each day. Using context clues, what does inspection mean?

a careful and critical examination

400

There are many theories about what made the Ice Ages happen. Using context clues, what does theories mean?

ideas

500

The schedule for students at the end of the year was ARDUOUS; they had multiple practice tests to take before their state exams in the summer. What does arduous mean?

Busy and difficult

Nonsense Words

100

Samantha is so brog that she gets an A on almost every test. What is brog?

smart

200

My weeple wags his tail everytime someone calls his name. What is a weeple?

dog

300

Tomorrow I'm going to the floz to get some food for the week. What is floz?

grocery store

400

No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in zoosh condition. What is zoosh?

perfect; good

500

Sarah is so slen, such as complaining that the teacher didn't call on her, that it's hard to be her friend sometimes. What is slen?

annoying; whinny

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100

The children in the science class worked together as a team. The great synergy that was created made the project a huge success. Using the explanation clue, the word synergy in this sentence means

teamwork

200

Supporting details hold up the main idea in a paragraph or piece of writing just like the pillars of the Parthenon BUTTRESS the top layer. Using context clues , what does Buttress mean?

a structure built to steady another structure through support

300

The lawsuit was so frivolous that the judge dismissed the case and told the attorney not to bring any more silly cases into his court. Using the explanation clue, the word frivolous in this sentence means

silly

400

Ms. Trangle explained to her math class how fractions divide a whole into different parts. Hawa, as a good math student, CLEAVED the pie chart into eight pieces. Using context clues, what does cleaved mean?

to cut into parts

500

Mr. Covert will not accept answers in his class unless the students are able to support their answers with evidence from the text. He told the students they must CORROBORATE their statements related to the text. Using context clues, what does corroborate mean?

to make more certain or confirm