Synonyms
The witness began to prevaricate when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away.
Using the synonym clue, the word prevaricate in this sentence means
hesitate,doubt
For the project, the teacher said the design was inalterable, but the color could be changed.
Using the antonym clue, the word inalterable in this sentence means
changeable
The student in Ms. Gloppen's Communication's class ASPIRES, aims to achieve, spending the next four years at Harvard University.
Using context clues, what does aspire mean?
aims to achieve
Samantha is so brog that she gets an A on almost every test. What is brog?
smart
The police thwarted, prevented, the robber’s plans!
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Definition
Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm - New Orleans was a disaster.
Using the synonym clue, the word cataclysm in this sentence means
disaster
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
useless
Ms. Gloppen was very disappointed to see a student with his pants below his waist, a bad word on his shirt, and a hat on his head. She CHIDED him in the hallway, meaning she expressed her disapproval.
Using context clues, what does chided mean?
expressed her disapproval
My weeple wags his tail and woofs everytime someone calls his name. What is a weeple?
dog
The decor, including the fancy lights, the beautiful paintings, and the unique furniture made the house look stunning.
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Examples
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
plead; beg
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
The factory supervisor demanded an inspection, which is a careful and critical examination of all of the meats processed each day.
Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
a careful and critical examination
Tomorrow I'm going to the floz to get some food for the week. What is floz?
grocery store
The vast mall could not even compare to the tiny shopping center.
Antonyms
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
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
stormy or dark
There are many theories, or ideas, about what made the Ice Ages happen.
Using context clues, what does theories mean?
ideas
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in zoosh condition. What is zoosh?
perfect; good
The heat from the intense rays of sun was scorching.
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Synonyms
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
Some people are reticent, while others talk about their feelings freely.
Using the antonym clue, the word reticent in this sentence means
secretive
What is a direct definition context clue?
The definition of the word you don’t know is right in the text
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
You don’t need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an affamible person.
Inference