If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
I needed some extra support in my math class. Using context clues, what does support mean?
help
The files were marked 'confidential.'So everyone knew not to look at them.
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
closed private funny
private
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
Hurricane Katrina caused a great CATACLYSM to everything in its path. Using context clues, what does CATACLYSM mean?
Disaster/mess/destruction
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so we plan to boycott the circus. Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
1) Go everyday
2) Never go again
Never go again
The father and son collected kindling, so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
dry twigs and sticks
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp. Using context clues, what does detest mean?
dislikes
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
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?
unsure/doubtful
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
In the past month the weather has been crazy, we have had almost every type of precipitation.
Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
Water that falls to Earth in any form.
Lean fats and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet. Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary, important
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any! Using context clues, what does copious mean?
hint:
A lot
The factory supervisor demanded an INSPECTION, of all of the meats processed each day.
Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
1) A careful look at something
2) A police officer
a careful and look at something
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious and wants to succeed in school to earn a scholarship. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, for this camping trip? Using context clues what does provisions mean?
hint
supplies
The old man strolled slowly down the path with his dog next to him. Using context clues, what does strolled mean?
walked
The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly. Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
very hot
Olivia stared at the newest style of jeans in the store. She just had to have them. Her birthday money was not quite enough to cover the cost. Although she didn't want to GROVEL, she decided to see if her parents would give her the rest of the money to buy them.
hint:
plead; beg
He knew the Jenga tower was precarious and it would take only one wrong move for it to come crashing down. Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart
Jack thought his vacation to Florida was too short. He wished he could EXTEND it another week.
What does EXTEND mean?
hint: to make it ________________
Longer
It was an ordinary house. It was like every other house on the block.. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
normal
The theme park by Tyler's house was TEMPORARILY closed due to construction.It should open before summer ends.
What does TEMPORARILY mean?
1) for a long time. 2) For a short time. 3) forever
For a short time
The teacher said the design was UNALTERABLE for the project, but the color could be changed.
Using context clues, what does the word UNALTERABLE mean?
unchangeable/not able to be changed