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Nonsense Words
100

The historian decided to chronicle the events of the war, writing a detailed record of everything that happened over the years.  

Using context clues what does chronicle mean?

  • Definition: To record events in the order they happened, like writing a history.  
  • Synonym: Document  
  • Antonym: Ignore
100

The explorer had a keen sense of direction, sharp and accurate enough to navigate through the dense forest.

    Using context clues, what does keen mean?

  • Sharp or quick in noticing things, like a keen eye.  
  • Synonym: Acute  
  • Antonym: Dull
100

The fog made the path obscure, hiding it from view and making it hard to see ahead.  Using context clues, what does obscure mean?


  • Hard to see or understand; not clear.  
  • Synonym: Hidden  
  • Antonym: Obvious
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

Samuel is so BINK that she gets an A on almost every test. 

Using context clues, what does BINK mean?

smart

200

From the clues left at the scene, the detective could deduce who the thief was, figuring it out logically without being told directly.  


Using context clues what does deduce mean?

  • To figure something out based on clues or evidence.  
  • Synonym: Infer  
  • Antonym: Guess
200

The instructions were lucid and easy to follow, clear enough that even beginners could understand them.   Using context clues, what does lucid mean?

  • Clear and easy to understand.  
  • Synonym: Clear  
  • Antonym: Confusing
200

Social media has become PERVASIVE  in daily life, widespread and influencing almost everyone around the world.    Using context clues, what does PERVASIVE mean?

  • Spread widely throughout an area or group.  
  • Synonym: Widespread  
  • Antonym: Limited
200

Scientists must SCRUTINIZE their data closely, examining it thoroughly to spot any errors.   Using context clues what does SCRUTINIZE mean?

  • To examine something very closely and carefully.  
  • Synonym: Inspect  
  • Antonym: Overlook
200

My GLOBBER was wet and muddy after I walked through the rain. I wiped my feet on the mat to clean my GLOBBER before coming inside. 

Using context clues, what is a GLOBBER?

boots/shoes

300

When asked about her project, Mia had to elaborate on her ideas, adding more details to explain them fully.  


Using context clues what does elaborate mean?

  • To add more details to explain something fully.  
  • Synonym: Expand  
  • Antonym: Simplify
300

The artist was meticulous in her painting, paying careful attention to every tiny detail for perfection.  

  Using context clues, what does meticulous mean?


    • Very careful and paying attention to small details.  
    • Synonym: Precise  
    • Antonym: Careless

300

Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.  Using context clues, what does essential mean?

necessary

300

Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!  Using context clues, what does copious mean?

A lot

300

Tomorrow I'm going to the FLAST to get some food for the week. 

Using context clues, what is the FLAST?

store

400

The new software was designed to facilitate online learning, making it easier for students to access lessons from home.


Using context clues what does faciliate mean?

  • To make something easier or help it happen smoothly.  
  • Synonym: Assist  
  • Antonym: Hinder
400

Are you sure we packed enough provisions, for this trip?  Using context clues what does provisions mean?

supplies

400

If you have a question, feel free to QUERY the teacher, asking for more information to clarify your doubts.

 Using context clues, what does QUERY mean?


  • To ask a question to get more information.  
  • Synonym: Inquire  
  • Antonym: Answer

400

Spreading rumors can UNDERMINE a friendship, weakening trust and causing it to fall apart over time  Using context clues, what does UNDERMINE mean?

  • To weaken something gradually, like trust or a structure.  
  • Synonym: Sabotage  
  • Antonym: Strengthen
400

No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in ZAIN condition. 

What is ZAIN?

perfect/good

500
  • Solar panels can generate electricity from sunlight, producing power without needing fuel.  

 Using context clues, what does generate mean?

  • To produce or create something, like ideas or power.  
  • Synonym: Produce  
  • Antonym: Destroy
500

She had a strange notion that the old house was haunted, an idea that popped into her mind without proof.   Using context clues, what does notion mean?


  • An idea or belief about something.  
  • Synonym: Concept  
  • Antonym: Fact
500

Despite failing the test, the student was RESILIENT and bounced back, trying harder the next time without giving up.  Using context clues, what does RESILIENT mean?

  • Able to recover quickly from difficulties.  
  • Synonym: Tough  
  • Antonym: Fragile
500

As the moon began to WANE, it grew smaller each night, shrinking until it was just a sliver in the sky

  Using context clues, what does WANE mean?

  • To decrease in size, strength, or importance over time.  
  • Synonym: Decline  
  • Antonym: Wax
500

The fruit will LAPIK if you leave it in the fridge too long. What is LAPIK?

go bad 

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