Context Clues 1
The original people who lived in the United states were the Native Americans. The Europeans came and conquered later. In this context, “original” means _______.
the first.
The industrious young man finished his four-year degree in two years. He studied a lot and put in long hours
industrious means...
Hardworking
Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon. A controversy is something that people _______.
strongly disagree about/have strong disagreements over
The grocery store has a vast amount of brand of bread. The whole aisle is full of loaves of bread from some companies I've never heard of. What does “vast” mean?
What is a large amount
Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a path that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. It was headed in our direction before. To divert is to _______.
What is change the direction of.
Brenda gave her warm coat to the woman who was laying on the sidewalk across the street from her apartment. What an altruistic person she is! Altruistic means?
kind/Selfless/cares more about others than herself
The water was murky from all the waste and pollution people released into it.
What does "murky" mean?
dirty, cloudy
The teacher giving 10 extra points to students who completed extra credit questions on the test gave the students an incentive to do the additional work. Otherwise they would be no point in doing it. What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.
a reason to do something.
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! You really were not thinking about the consequences In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
with little thought or consideration (without thinking)
Jamire thought few things are more daunting than having to speak in front of a large crowd. He really didn't want to give the speech and his were shaking as he held his paper. Daunting means....
frightening or intimidating
Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue boxing within a few seconds and had no trouble winning the match. When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying that __________.
it doesn't last long.
Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. It’s time to implement it and see if it’s as brilliant as you claim. What does implement mean?
carry out/ do it
Sunshine said, “Amber, why are you making such a big deal about Robert’s hair? Yes, he did dye it purple. It is rather unusual for a guy to have purple hair. On the other hand, it’s not that big of a deal. It’s really quite a trivial matter.” What does “trivial” mean?
What is unimportant.
Jackie plans everything very thoroughly. She will make sure she gets everything you want and need for the party. To do something thoroughly is to do something with great attention to _________
completely with great attention to detail
Dad spent countless hours caring for and manicuring his grass, so he hated when his neighbors neglected their lawns.
neglect means?
fail to provide the proper care
No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. What does ubiquitous mean?
What is it is everywhere.
She did all she could to thwart his plans. He found it hard to accomplish anything he set out to do. What does “thwart” mean?
What is prevent, stop or block
We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. We heard some horrible stories about it. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. What is “trepidation”?
fearfulness or worry.
Contrary to my mother's opinion that I should stay home on graduation night, I would like to go to a large party.
Opposite