Context Clues:
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The scientist made a CRUCIAL discovery, extremely important to the success of the experiment
very important
Unlike his highly skilled teammate, Jake was incompetent and could not complete even the basic tasks correctly.
Using context clues, what does the word incompetent mean?
not capable, lacking skill
The student in Ms. Scott's Math class aspires, or aims to achieve, to spend the next four years at Harvard University.
Using context clues, what does aspire mean?
aims to achieve
After running five miles without water, he was completely dehydrated.
Using context clues, what does dehydrated mean?
lacking water
My teacher was sympathetic toward me when she found out my dog passed away.
Using context clues, what does sympathetic mean?
felt sorrow/pity/understanding
It was a serene morning outside-very peaceful with the birds chirping and light breeze.
Using context clues, what does the word serene mean?
b.) peaceful
The bright, cheerful sky quickly turned dark and ominous, suggesting that something bad was about to happen.
Using context clues, what does the word ominous mean?
suggesting something bad will happen
Ms. Robinson was very disappointed to see a student not wearing their ID. She CHIDED him in the hallway, expressing her disapproval.
Using context clues, what does CHIDED mean?
a.) yelled at
b.) warned him
c.) expressed her disapproval
c.) expressed her disapproval
The farmer watered his crops during the drought because it had not rained in weeks.
Using context clues, what does drought mean?
long period without rain
Everytime my dad and his siblings get together, they like to reminisce about the past.
Using context clues, what does reminisce mean?
remember, think or talk about happy memories from the past
Olivia 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 beg her parents for the money to buy them.
Using context clues, what does the word GROVEL mean?
beg
While others immediately believed the surprising story, Maria remained skeptical and questioned whether it was actually true
Using context clues, what does the word skeptical mean?
doubtful, not easily convinced
My shoes always EMIT, or give off, a bad smell after soccer practice.
Using context clues, what does EMIT mean?
give off
After skipping meals all day, he felt famished by dinner time.
Using context clues, what does famished mean?
extremely hungry
She avoided spending money on frivolous items and instead saved for college tuition.
Using context clues, what does frivolous mean?
silly/unimportant/unnecessary
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 context clues, what does chronological mean?
in order of time
While his teammate stayed humble and respectful, Jordan was arrogant and acted as if he were better than everyone else.
Using context clues, what does the word arrogant mean?
acting overly proud, thinking you are better than others
My brother is always OPTIMISTIC, thinking that the best possible outcome will occur, even though it probably won't.
Using context clues, what does OPTIMISTIC mean?
thinking the best outcome will occur
She spoke in a monotone voice, making the lecture seem boring.
Using context clues, what does monotone mean?
flat, without variation, no emotion
The medicine helped alleviate his headache.
Using context clues, what does alleviate mean?
relieve, make pain or a problem less severe and easier to handle
The teacher gave a vague explanation, not very clear or specific to the students
Using context clues, what does vague mean?
unclear, not specific
While her friends spent money freely, Ava was frugal and chose to save most of what she earned.
Using context clues, what does frugal mean?
careful with money, not wasteful
The house was continuing to DETERIORATE, breaking down year after year due to neglect
Using context clues, what does DETERIORATE mean?
breaking down
The teacher gave a mandatory assignment that all students had to complete in order to graduate.
Using context clues, what does mandatory mean?
required, must be done, not optional
The sudden storm forced them to evacuate the beach immediately.
Using context clues, what does evacuate mean?
leave quickly