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The lightbulb was out, so I had to get a flashlight to illuminate the room.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up or brighten
I'm Failing math class, I needed something to subsidize my grade.
Using context clues, what does subsidize mean?
Increase or help
Kenly does not enjoy any type of seafood. She detests tuna and feels the same way about shrimp.
Using context clues, what does detest mean?
dislikes or hates
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
Since the family moved out, the apartment above us has been vacant for about a month now.
Using context clues, what does vacant mean?
empty or uninhabited
The company had to Extirpate the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does Extirpate mean?
destroy or tear down, uproot
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot or many
Where I live is an Prosaic house. It's like every other house on the block.
Using context clues, what does Prosaic mean?
normal, average, plain, or regular
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate or despise
The boy did not abide by his teacher's rules and ended up getting a citation.
Using context clues, what does abide mean?
Follow
The Sahara Desert has Incendiary temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly.
Using context clues, what does Incendiary mean?
very hot, burning
The lunch ladies say that lean fats and vegetables are Integral to a healthy diet.
Using context clues, what does Integral mean?
necessary or important
The old man Perambulated down the path with his dog next to him.
Using context clues, what does Perambulated mean?
walked or patrolled
In the past month, we have had an inundation of weather. I have had to use an umbrella constantly.
Using context clues, what does inundation mean?
overwhelming amount; flooding
The shark was Esurient and did not hesitate to attack when it saw the school of fish swim by.
Using context clues, what does Esurient mean?
very hungry or starving
Although she was dubious of our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea.
Using context clues, what does the word dubious mean?
doubtful or don't believe
Our last principal did not allow anyone to have their phones out. The new principal is more lenient and lets us use them in the hallways.
Using context clues, what does lenient mean?
flexible or easy
The files were Surreptitious and only certain people were allowed to see them.
Using context clues, what does Surreptitious mean?
private or secret; hidden
The ruler was evil and Ostracized the minority group of the country using laws and social cues.
Using context clues, what does Ostracize mean?
ban, push out, isolate
Because he did not study for the test, Anthony was Trepidatious about what grade he was going to get.
Using context clues, what does Trepidatious mean?
nervous, scared, or concerned
The company's finances were in a precarious state after their main investor unexpectedly pulled out.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart or easy to knock down
Katy was rapacious enough to do whatever it would take to succeed in school.
Using context clues, what does rapacious mean?
Aggressively greedy or ambitious
The father and son's relationship suffered from the father's capricious temperament. The son never knew which version he'd get.
Using context clues, what does capricious mean?
volatile, erradic, unpredictable
Annie seemed harmless, but her Pernicious behavior drove people away little at a time.
Using context clues what does Pernicious mean?
Harmful in a gradual, subtle, or hidden way
Because he was wearing a hood and mask, the student felt like he would be inconspicuous amongst the crowd.
Using context clues, what does inconspicuous mean?
hard to see, unseen, or unrecognizable