Definition
Example
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100

If the lamp is not bright enough to illuminate, the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?

light up

100

I needed some extra assistance,in my math class.  Using context clues, what does assistance mean?

help

100

The private files were marked 'confidential.'  Using context clues, what does confidential mean?

private

100

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

for double points, answer this riddle: When is a door not a door?

100

What is Ms. Smith's last name?

Smith

200

We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus.  Using context clues, what does boycott mean?

refuse to support

200

The father and son collected kindling, so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?

dry twigs and sticks

for double points, what recent vocabulary word is this similar to?

200

Lisa hates all types of seafood.  She despises tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.  Using context clues, what does despise mean?

dislikes a lot, hates

200

I love pizza, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe pepperoni toppings.  Using context clues what does loathe mean?

hate

200

Which is heavier, a pound of feathers or a pound of rocks

Neither....they both weigh a pound.

300

I tried to eradicate all the dandelions by pulling them all out of the lawn.  Using context clues, what does eradicate mean?

destroy, get rid of them all ..

300

In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail.  Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?

rain, sleet, snow, and hail

300

Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.  Using context clues, what does essential mean?

necessary

300

Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!  Using context clues, what does copious mean?

A lot

300

You can find it in Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, but not in Venus or Neptune.

The letter R

400

The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious: she works hard and is driven to succeed. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?

someone who works hard and is driven to succeed

400

Are you sure we packed enough provisions, for this trip?  Using context clues what does provisions mean?

supplies

400

The old man ambled slowly down the sidewalk while his dog walked next to him.  Using context clues, what does amble mean?

walked, walked slowly

400

The desert had scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it was quite chilly.  Using context clues, what does scorching mean?

very hot

400

Tell me a goal you are working on in speech.

Answers will vary.

500

He knew his future was precarious. It would take only one mistake for it to fall apart.  Using context clues, what does precarious mean?

likely to fall apart

500

Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding.  Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?


a place where clothes for men are sold

500

It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.  Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?

doesn't stand out

500

A policeman can't be lenient, or people won't obey the law.  Using context clues, what does lenient mean?

too forgiving, lax

500

What should we use to help us understand what a word means in a sentence?

Context clues

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