Vocab with Context Clues
He tried to conceal the broken vase by hiding the pieces under the couch before his mom got home.
What does conceal mean?
hide, keep a secret
The whale was enormous, easily larger than the boat beside it.
huge, large
Maria was very generous and shared all her snacks with her friends.
selfish
dog
because
Example: The dog barked because it was hungry.
big
large
Synonyms
There was so much commotion in the hallway that the teacher had to step outside to see why everyone was yelling and running.
What does commotion mean?
noisy disturbance
I caught a glimpse of the deer as it ran quickly across the field.
peek, quick look
The glass vase was fragile, so she held it very carefully.
sturdy
teacher
until
Example: The teacher waited until the bell rang before dismissing the student.
dog
puppy
They are the same animal, puppy refers to a young dog.
The water in the lake was frigid, so cold that my fingers went numb the moment I touched it.
What does frigid mean?
extremely cold
He was reluctant to join the game because he didn’t want to make mistakes in front of everyone.
hesitant
The sea was calm today, with no waves at all.
rough, stormy
rain
if
school
teacher
a teacher works at a school
Without repairs, the old bridge began to deteriorate, with cracks spreading and pieces falling off.
What does deteriorate mean?
becoming worse over time, breaking
The old chair began to collapse when Tim sat on it, creaking loudly before breaking.
fall apart
The surface of the rock was rough and scratched his hands.
smooth
team
until
light
dark
antonyms
The belligerent player argued with the referee and refused to leave the field.
What does belligerent mean?
hostile, aggressive
The swift runner dashed across the finish line before anyone else had a chance to catch up.
fast, quick
During the drought, water became scarce, and people had to use it very carefully.
plentiful
hungry
therefore
Example: I was very hungry, therefore, I ate a big sandwich.
computer
A keyboard is a part of the computer