A word with the same meaning, is used in the sentence.
What is a Synonym?
100
Tanya's mother drives slowly when she gets close to the school and is careful to watch for PEDESTRIANS. What is a PEDESTRIAN?
What is someone walking?
100
We can still make it to the movie on time if we make HASTE, or go quickly! What type of clue is this?
What is Synonym?
100
She offered a FEEBLE excuse for her late arrival to work. It was so pathetic that no one believed her. Define FEEBLE
What is weak
200
A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning reveals the meaning of an unknown term
What is an Antonym?
200
After Lily left home for college, her dad tried to sell the computer games she had played when she was little. However, he soon discovered they were OBSOLETE. The word OBSOLETE means..
What is out of date?
200
Alice woke up feeling WRETCHED. She was covered with sweat and had a headache. What type of clue is this?
What is Explanation?
200
Bobby never realized how IGNORANT he had been about matters of the home, he had no idea how to keep house!
What is lacking knowledge or awareness in general
300
The unknown word is described within the sentence or in a sentence immediately preceding.
What is an explanation?
300
The meadow was full of wildflowers. There were not many large plants, and tress were SPARSE. What does SPARSE mean?
What is few?
300
Most of the boys in the class were in a passionate argument about which sports team would win the big game, but Jeremy was INDIFFERENT. What type of clue is this?
What is Antonym
300
Alice was not happy with product's promise of GRADUAL weight loss. She wanted to lose all of her fat immediately. Define gradual
What is taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees?
400
Specific illustrations are used to define the term.
What is Examples?
400
Adrian liked his new laptop computer because it was light and PORTABLE. He took it with him everywhere! What does PORTABLE mean?
What is movable?
400
Alice was not happy with product's promise of GRADUAL weight loss. She wanted to lose all of her fat immediately. What type of clue is this?
What is Antonym?
400
4. Suzy was making jam. When she finished filling the jars and putting on the lids, she used PARAFFIN to make sure no air would enter the jar. Define PARAFFIN
What is wax used sealing and waterproofing compounds
500
Hints that the author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.
What is context clues?
500
The artist had used VIVID colors in the painting, which made it stand out in the otherwise drab room. What does VIVID mean?
What is bright?
500
Because the CONFLAGRATION was aided by wind, it was so destructive that every building in the area was completely burned to the ground. What type of clue is this?
What is Explanation?
500
After waiting for his call for two nights in row, Cassie grew IMPATIENT with Henry and decided that she would call him first. Define impatient