Context Clues
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Everyone wanted Hawaiian pizza but Timothy because he detested vegetables.
To strongly dislike
We had a barbecue on the bank of the river.
Choose 1 or 2 for the correct definition of the word.
1. a place to store money
2. land along a body of water
2
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Even though it was a one-player game, Deegan and Karen figured that they each could play if they alternated.
Take turns, go back and forth
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I would never try to change you.
1. money
2. do or be something different
2
When Coach T leads our strength camp sessions, we know we are in for a grueling workout. He makes us do push-ups, sit-ups, and wall sets.
What is the meaning of the word grueling?
A. exhausting
B. easy
c. slow-moving
a. exhausting
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Tracy didn't know that Kim was coming along on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter her plans.
Change
My friend likes to fold paper cranes.
Choose 1 or 2 for the correct definition of the word.
1. a large machine that lifts objects
2. a tall bird
2
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Starla had a hard time keeping up with Jason, who was walking at a very brisk pace.
Fast, with a lot of energy
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I don't have anywhere to store all of my shoes.
1. a place of business
2. storage; a place to keep things
2
Raven tends to exaggerate when she tells stories. For instance, I heard her tell her mom about how she wants to be a sumo wrestler and all Mrs. Lovern has to do is email her. In truth, Raven really just wants to beat up another kid.
What is the meaning of the word exaggerate?
A. little or unimportant
B. Japanese form of wrestling
C. to enlarge a fact or statement
C. to enlarge a fact or statement
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When Emily got a tiny cut on her pinky finger, she got all melodramatic and began crying and asking for a doctor.
Over dramatic, over the top, doing the most
My grandmother brought out the fine China for our guests.
Choose 1 or 2 for the correct definition of the word.
1. of high quality
2. small and delicate
1
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Jayden, you need to cease tapping your pencil because other people are trying to concentrate.
Stop or halt
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You are acting like a real jerk this morning, but I'm still your friend.
1. mean or hard-headed
2. push or pull violently
1
Mrs. Lovern has a strong aversion of snakes, spiders, and scorpions. Whenever she sees one, she runs in the opposite direction.
A. love
B. indifferent
C. dislike
C. dislike
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As Amy walked home with the money she had stolen from Ms. Chatman, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in her stomach.
Guilt or regret, to feel bad
Those shoes make a good match for this outfit.
Choose 1, 2, or 3 for the correct definition of the word.
1. something looks like another thing
2. small piece of wood lit for fire
3. a game or competition
1
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After dropping her phone in the toilet, Janiya repeatedly hit the power button, but the device was unresponsive.
No response, not working, broke, messed up
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If Abel keeps acting up, then I will ship him off.
1. a boat or vessel for the water
2. to send away
2
Mrs. Geistweidt wished she had not hired the indolent teenager to babysit her children during the summer while she was at work. According to her children, the babysitter spent most of her time watching TV or looking at her cell phone.
What is the meaning of indolent?
A. lazy
B. reckless
C. fun
A. lazy
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Tyler thought he heard a faint scratching noise, but he figured it might just be in his head.
A light sound, very soft, hardly noticeable
My favorite road trip songs are classic rock.
Choose 1 or 2 for the correct definition of the word.
1. a solid material that forms the Earth's surface
2. a genre of music
3. to sway back and forth
2
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After studying for 12 hours straight, Aiden was growing weary.
Tired, sleepy
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My uncle likes to hunt big game during the Fall season.
1. animals
2. competition or event
1
Britnie is often vexed by her younger brothers, especially whey they get into her things, and follow him around when she is hanging with her friends.
What is the meaning of vexed?
A. angry
B. embarrassed
C. irritated
C. irritated