Synonym
The witness began to PREVARICATE when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away.
Using context clues, what does PREVARICATE mean?
hesitate
For the project, the teacher said the design was UNALTERABLE, but the color could be changed.
Using context clues, what does the word UNALTERABLE mean?
changeable
The student in Ms. Gloppen's Communication's class ASPIRES, or aims to achieve, spending the next four years at Harvard University.
Using context clues, what does ASPIRE mean?
aims to achieve
The feeble man used a cane.
A synonym for feeble is:
a. weak
b. strong
c. short
d. lucky
weak
The generous girl shared all of her lunch with her friend. An antonym for generous is:
a. grateful
b. kind
c. selfish
d. mistake
selfish
Hurricane Katrina caused a great CATACLYSM - New Orleans was a disaster.
Using context clues, what does CATACLYSM mean?
disaster
The lead dog was so INCOMPETENT that he had to be replaced by one that was more useful to the pack.
Using context clues, what does the word INCOMPETENT mean?
useless, stupid
Ms. Gloppen was very disappointed to see a student not wearing their ID. She CHIDED him in the hallway, meaning she expressed her disapproval.
Using context clues, what does CHIDED mean?
expressed her disapproval
The toxic oil destroyed all the plants in the ocean.
A synonym for toxic is:
a. stinky
b. deadly
c. kind
d. blue
.
deadly
At the conclusion of the movie, everyone gave a review. An antonym for conclusion is:
a. beginning
b. organizing
c. theater
c. lively
beginning
Ashley 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
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?
doubtful
The factory supervisor demanded an INSPECTION, or a careful and critical examination, of all of the meats processed each day.
Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
a careful and critical examination
I was so famished that I ate 10 cookies.
A synonym for famished is:
a. thirsty
b. tired
c. hungry
d. scared
hungry
The tattoo is temporary and will wash off tomorrow.
An antonym for temporary is:
a. clean
b. permanent
c. tardy
d. dirty
permament
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
The sight of the OMINOUS clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area.
Using context clues, what does the word OMINOUS mean?
stormy or dark
There are many speculations, or theories, about what made the Ice Ages happen.
Using context clues, what does speculations mean?
theories
I was so bewildered by the question that I couldn't answer it. A synonym for bewildered is:
a. convinced
b. confused
c. forced
d. opinion
confused
My dog is so energetic that I'm exhausted after we play. An antonym for energetic is:
a. spicy
b. smelly
c. tired
d. certain
tired
The young man had a ROBUST appearance; that is, strong and healthy.
Using context clues, what does ROBUST mean?
strong; healthy
Some people are RETICENT, while others talk about their feelings freely.
Using context clues, what does the word RETICENT mean?
secretive
What are the different types of Context Clues?
Inference, Definition, Example, Antonyms, and Synonym
He won an award because he was punctual 30 days in a row. A synonym for punctual is:
a. on time
b. suspense
c. clock
d. uncertain
on time
I frequently bring my lunch to school, at least 4 times per week. An antonym for frequently is:
a. rarely
b. hopefully
c. quickly
d. timidly
rarely