Context Clues
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Context Clues
Synonyms & Antonyms
Context Clues
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I feel so terrible that she had to endure such pain and hardship when she lost her job. What does the word "endure" mean?
to experience
100
Provide two meanings for the word "wax"
The wax in the candle is melting. I am waxing my car.
100
The girl was mortified when she dropped her tray in the cafeteria. What does the word "mortified" mean?
embarrassed; felt foolish
100
Provide a synonym and an antonym of the word "loose"
Synonym: baggy Antonym: tight
100
His exuberant personality makes him fun to be around! What does the word "exuberant" mean? OR There was an exuberant amount of sunflowers in the field.
lively, happy, or energetic OR a large amount
200
The girl persisted with her behavior even though the teacher told her to stop; she was then sent to the office. What does the word "persist" mean?
continue to do something even if it is difficult or others want you to stop
200
Provide two meanings for the word "duck"
The duck was swimming in the pond. The girl was ducking so she didn't hit her head on the cabinet.
200
Please give this urgent message to your mom as soon as you get home. What does the word "urgent" mean?
very important; needing immediate attention
200
Provide a synonym and an antonym for the word: raise
Synonym: lift Antonym: lower
200
He has a lot of athletic potential. If he keeps practicing, he might get into the major leagues. What does "potential" mean?
an ability that someone has that can be developed to help that person become successful
300
I couldn't fathom why she made such a foolish decision. What does the word "fathom" mean?
to understand the reasoning for something
300
Provide two meanings for the word "groom"
The groom was waiting for his bride to walk down the aisle. He was grooming himself: shaving his face and his mustache.
300
The boy was reprimanded by his mother when he got home; the teacher called and told his mother than he had not been listening all day. What does the word "reprimanded" mean?
to speak angrily and in a critical way to someone who has done something wrong; disobeyed an order
300
Provide a synonym and an antonym of the word "genuine"
Synonym: real Antonym: fake
300
The teacher said "you have never performed this well on a test before. I find it odd that you got such a high score when you told me that you didn't study for the test" The student said, "Are you insinuating that I cheated on the test?" What does the word "insinuating" mean?
to say something in an indirect way
400
She purchased her tickets at a substantial discount. Because of the discount, she was able to bring 3 friends. What does the word "substantial" mean?
in large amount, size or number
400
Provide two meanings for the word "jam"
I love to eat strawberry jam on my toast. The boy was jamming to the music.
400
Both men aspire to careers in the medical field. What does the word "aspire" mean?
want to achieve something
400
Provide a synonym and an antonym of the word "brief"
Synonym: short, concise Antonym: long
400
There are just subtle differences between the original painting and the copy of the painting. What does the word "subtle" mean?
hard to notice or see; not obvious
500
The oil spill was an environmental catastrophe. What does "catastrophe" mean?
a terrible disaster
500
Provide two meanings for the word "show"
I couldn't wait to go see the show on Friday night. I was showing my sister the new house.
500
It perturbed him that his son was thinking about moving out of the state. What does the word "perturbed" mean?
to cause someone to be worried or upset
500
Provide a synonym and an antonym of the word: necessary
Synonym: required Antonym: unnecessary
500
The evidence has been tampered with, so the investigators were unable to come to a conclusion. What does the word "tampered" mean?
to change or touch something, especially in a way that causes damage or harm
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