Synonyms
Antonyms
Direct Definition
Nonsense Words
So you think you're a context clue master?
100
The witness began to waiver when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away. Using the synonym clue, the word waiver in this sentence means
 What is to hesitate?
100
For the project, the teacher said the design was unalterable, but the color could be changed. Using the antonym clue, the word unalterable in this sentence means
What is changeable?
100
The student in Ms. Thomas' communication's class ASPIRES, to spend the next four years at Harvard University. Using context clues, what does aspire mean?
What is aims/ wish to achieve?
100
Samantha is so brog that she gets an A on almost every test. What does brog mean?
What is smart?
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.
What is teamwork?
200
Hurricane Katrina caused a great calamity - New Orleans was a disaster. Using the synonym clue, the word calamity in this sentence means
What is disaster?
200
The lead dog was so incompetent that he had to be replaced by one that was more useful to the pack. Using the antonym clue, the word incompetent in this sentence means
 What is useless?
200
Ms. Thomas 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 SCOLDED him in the hallway, meaning she expressed her disapproval. Using context clues, what does SCOLDED mean?
expressed her disapproval
200
My weeple wags his tail every time someone calls his name. What is a weeple?
What is a dog?
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?
What is a structure built to support another structure?
300
Ashley stared at the newest style of jeans in the catalog. She just had to have them. Her birthday money was not quite enough to cover the expense. Although she didn't want to grovel, she decided to plead with her parents for the money to buy them. Using the synonym clue, the word grovel in this sentence means
What is plead; beg?
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
 What is doubtful?
300
The factory supervisor demanded an inspection, or careful examination, of all of the meats processed each day. Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
What is a careful and critical examination?
300
Tomorrow I'm going to the floz to get some food for the week. What is floz?
What is a grocery store?
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
What is silly?
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
What is in number/ sequence order?
400
The sight of the ominous clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area. Using the antonym clue, the word ominous in this sentence means
 What is stormy or dark?
400
There are many theories, ideas about what made the Ice Ages happen. Using context clues, what does theories mean?
What are ideas?
400
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in zoosh condition. What is zoosh?
What is perfect; good?
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?
What is to cut into parts?
500
The young man had a robust appearance, tall and strong. What does the word robust mean?
What is strong; healthy
500
Some people are reticent, while others talk about their feelings freely. Using the antonym clue, the word reticent in this sentence means
What is secretive?
500
What is a direct definition context clue?
What is the definition of the word you don’t know is right in the text?
500
Sarah is so nettlesome, such as complaining that the teacher didn't call on her, that it's hard to be her friend sometimes. What is nettlesome?
What is annoying; whinny?
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?
What is to make more certain or confirm?
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