Inference
Definition
Example
Antonym/Synonyms
Word Parts
100

If the lamp is not bright enough to illuminate, the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?

light up

100

I need some extra assistance in math class, so I stay after school for tutoring. Using context clues, what does assistance mean?

help

100

Did we pack enough "provisions" for the trip?  We will need food, a tent and blankets.  

things you need

food, tent, blankets

100

My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar.  Using context clues, what does ajar mean?

open

100

Sara felt unhappy when it started to rain during recess.
What does the word unhappy mean?

not happy
200

The glass was fragile, so we handled it carefully.
What does fragile mean?

easy to break

200

The father and son collected kindling, so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?

dry twigs and sticks

200

The father and son collected twigs, sticks and leaves for the fire because they would need a lot of kindling.

twigs, sticks and leaves

200

I love pizza, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe pepperoni toppings.  Using context clues what does loathe mean?

hate

200

I had to redo my math work because I made mistakes.
What does redo mean?

do again

300

I tried to eradicate all the dandelions by pulling them all out of the lawn.  Using context clues, what does eradicate mean?

destroy, get rid of them all ..

300

In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail.  Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?

Types of weather such as rain, sleet, snow, and hail

300

In the past month we have had almost every type of "precipitation".  It rained, snowed and hailed.

rain, snow, hail

300

The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious. She works hard and is driven to succeed. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?

works hard; driven

300

The puppy was careless and knocked over the water bowl.
What does careless mean?

not careful

400

Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this trip such as food, water, and clothes?  Using context clues what does provisions mean?

supplies

400

The old man ambled slowly down the sidewalk while his dog walked next to him.  Using context clues, what does amble mean?

walked, walked slowly

400

The desert had scorching temperatures during the day; It was so hot!   Using context clues, what does scorching mean?

very hot

400

The class was hopeful that they would win the game.
What does hopeful mean?

full of hope/had a lot of hope

500

He knew his future was precarious. It would take only one mistake for it to fall apart.  Using context clues, what does precarious mean?

likely to fall apart

500

Louise went to the apparel section of the store to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding.  Using context clues, what does apparel mean?


clothing area

500

It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.  Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?

normal, average, or even plain

500

The private files were marked "confidential".  No one was supposed to look at them.

private

500

We got a preview of the movie before it came out in theaters!
What does preview mean?

see before

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