Definition
Everyone else at the part wanted supreme pizza but Tim because he detested vegetables
What does detested mean?
I needed some extra assistance, such as one-on-one sessions with my teacher, to help me pass Math class.
Using context clues, what does ASSISTANCE mean?
help
The private files were marked confidential, so not all employees had access to those records.
Using context clues, what does CONFIDENTIAL mean?
private
As Billy walked home with the money from church he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach.
What does remorse mean?
Guilt or regret
Lulu would have attempted the walk home, had it not been for the immense mountain that stood between her and her destination.
What does immense mean?
Very large
Hurricane Katrina caused a great CATACLYSM - the damage to New Orleans left many people homeless as they waited for rescue teams.
Using context clues, what does CATACLYSM mean?
Disaster/mess
Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam
Using context clues, what does FEIGN mean?
As soon as we arrived, all of the vacationers besieged the travel office, which overwhelmed the hotel staff.
Using context clues, what does the word BESIEGED mean?
to crowd around; surround
The mood in the church became very solemn when the bride walked down the aisle.
Using context clues what does SOLUMN mean?
formal, serious, dignified
Nelson developed an affinity for nature growing up in the woods of northern Wisconsin. As an adult, he brought his love of the land to his political career.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word AFFINITY?
love; deep admiration
The lady decide that it was tea time and so, by jingling a tiny silver bell, she beckoned her servants to attend
Using context clues what does beckoned mean?
call
Which word most closely matches the underlined word in the sentence? Use the other words in the sentence for clues to the correct meaning.
Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.
A. stamp B. prohibition C. advertisement D. tax
D. tax
Although she was SKEPTICAL about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea.
Using context clues, what does the word SKEPTICAL mean?
don't believe/doubtful
My weeple wags his tail every time someone calls his name.
Using context clues, what is a WEEPLE?
dog
The eight golden triangles that Larry must collect constitute the Triforce, which can grant wishes when it is assembled.
Using context clues, what does CONSTITUTE mean?
being part of a whole; when smaller parts combine to make something bigger.
My grandma's demeanor was such that people often thought she was being rude when she was just being honest.
Using context clues, what does demeanor mean?
non-verbal behaviors, body language, how she caries herself
James wants to keep the house spotless all of the time and Shannon is a total slob, but I am a bit more moderate about cleanliness.
Using context clues, what does MODERATE mean?
average in amount or intensity; not excessive or extreme.
Kyle joked around so much that when he told the others about the accident that had occured, they didn't believe her was being earnest
Using context clues, what does earnest mean?
Serious; not joking
Which word most closely matches the underlined word in the sentence? Use the other words in the sentence for clues to the correct meaning.
The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
A. gracefully B. lazily C. dangerously D. hopefully
C. dangerously
No matter where you go, the internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The internet is truly ubiquitous.
Using context clues, what does UBIQUITOUS mean?
present, appearing, or found everywhere
Harry was gratified when the teacher used his project as an example for the other classes
Using context clues, what does GRATIFIED mean?
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious; she works very hard and is does her best to do well with ordinary tasks.
Using context clues, what does AMBITIOUS mean?
hard working and driven to succeed
When Kiki got a tiny cut on her finger, she got all melodramatic and began crying and demanding a doctor.
What does melodramatic mean?
With exaggerated emotion
Tom didn't know Suzie was coming along on the fishing trip and now he had to alter his plans.
What does alter mean?
change
The children were perched on the edge of the sofa arms, waiting to hop off and land on the next unlucker passerby.
What does perched mean?
Which word most closely matches the underlined word in the sentence? Use the other words in the sentence for clues to the correct meaning.
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.
A. silent B. serious C. bright D. presidential
B. serious
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 plead with her parents for the money to buy them.
Using context clues, what does the word GROVEL mean?
plead; beg
The music teacher had difficulty tolerating the discordant noises produced by her kindergarten class.
Using context clues, define what the word DISCORDANT means.
harsh, jarring, unharmonious sounds.
He has somehow leapt to a higher plateau during the last few years—which was all the more amazing given his precarious health.
Using context clues, what does PRECARIOUS mean?
likely to fall apart; unstable
When the other moms heard about how Charlene had won the baking contest, her email box was flooded with inquiries for her muffin recipe.
What does inquiries mean?
Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil. Let's discuss the problem.
Using context clues, what does uncivil mean?
impolite, distasteful, bad manners.
The school's old principal was lax with the rules, unlike the new principal who enforces them all.
Using context clues, what does LAX mean?
lenient, slack
Which word most closely matches the underlined word in the sentence? Use the other words in the sentence for clues to the correct meaning.
The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
A. rustic B. small C. painted D. charming
D. charming
John felt bad about hitting his little sister, but he was so vexed when he saw her playing with his only Lance Power action figure. that he lost his temper.
Using context clues, what does the word VEXED mean?
angry or annoyed
Sarah is so slen. She often complains when the teacher doesn't call on her. Every day she whines constantly, which bothers everyone in class.
Using context clues, define the word SLEN.
annoying/whiny