Context Clue 1
She thought the new student acted aloof because he stood on the edge of the field during recess instead of playing with the class.
What does aloof mean?
Shelly was filled with anguish after her favorite pet died.
What does anguish mean?
Extreme sadness
The movie was a mystery to Pauline; she could not anticipate what would happen next.
What does anticipate mean?
To predict
Hector’s closet was full of all the seashells he acquired while on vacation.
What does acquired mean?
To collect
In math class, Sara learned that 9 was equivalent to 32.
What does equivalent mean?
Equal
José blundered through his math problems, making a huge mess on the paper.
What does blundered mean?
To make many mistakes
The wind and the rain deteriorated the statue to the point that it no longer had any facial features.
What does deteriorated mean?
Ruined, eroded
Andrew painted his World of Warcraft figurines with minute detail, especially the complex designs on their costumes.
What does minute mean?
Precise, exact
She marveled at his wonderful musical skills.
What does marveled mean?
Ladell decided to negotiate with the cashier to get a better deal on his shoes.
What does negotiate mean?
My grandfather said to never dwell on the past because you can never go back.
What does dwell mean?
To think too much about
Alex has a predicament. He likes cherry pie and blueberry pie, but cannot decide which to order for dessert!
What does predicament mean?
A problem, situation
Zak was full of envy when his brother made the basketball team but he didn’t.
What does envy mean?
Jealousy
Adrianne’s objective was to finish the race in less than 2 minutes.
What does objective mean?
Goal
After thinking for over two hours, Belinda came up with an ingenious idea to solve her problem!
What does ingenious mean?
Clever
Jackie loathes taking out the trash because the smell makes her feel sick.
What does loathe mean?
Hates
Evan was precise when he gave specific directions to the babysitter
what does precise mean?
Exact, specific
Many people have been hurt climbing the treacherous mountain.
What does treacherous mean?
Dangerous
Shawn aspired to be a teacher, just like his favorite uncle.
What does aspired mean?
Dreamed
Grandma will admonish Tony if he does not make his bed before he leaves for school.
What does admonish mean?
Scold, yell at