Context Clues
Word of the Week!
Words Most Similar in Meaning
Homophones
Parts of Speech
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Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean? a. an itchy skin condition b. funny c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese d. with little thought or consideration
What is d. with little thought or consideration
100
Adj. This is a word meaning stubborn, persistent, obstinate
What is tenacious
100
Some words most similar in meaning to this one are incompatible, irregular, discordant, and unconnected
What is incongruous.
100
Can I go to the party (to, too, two)?
What is too
100
Part of speech of tenacious
What is adjective.
200
Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does “bashing” mean in the above selection? a. hitting hard with a heavy tool b. going to too many expensive parties c. speaking or writing harshly about d. voting for a different candidate
What is c. speaking or writing harshly about
200
N. This is a word meaning sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
What is acuity
200
Some words most similar to this word are incompetence, inability, clumsiness
What is ineptitude
200
Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez like to work in (there, they’re, their) garden
What is they're
200
Part of speech of alleviate
What is a verb.
300
Obviously very different, the first brother was outgoing and loquacious, but the second was shy and silent. Loquacious means a. wise. b. shy. c. angry. d. talkative.
What is d. talkative.
300
Adj. This is a word meaning going far beyond what is fair, reasonable, or expected
What is exorbitant
300
Some words most similar in meaning to this word are extravaganza, performance, phenomenon
What is spectacle
300
I don’t want to talk about the (passed, past) anymore.
What is past.
300
What is the part of speech of anatomy
What is a noun.
400
Sung was fascinated with the lectures and worked hard on his homework, unlike his classmate Ami, who seemed indifferent to everything, rarely participated in group discussions, and showed little interest in the readings. Indifferent means a. taking chances. b. unresponsive and uninterested. c. working equally but differently. d. happening at the same time.
What is b. unresponsive and uninterested.
400
V. This is a word meaning to make something less painful, difficult, or severe
What is alleviate
400
Words most similar in meaning to this word are brilliant, radiant, shining, beaming
What is luminous
400
The teacher walked down the (aisle, isle) between the rows of desks.
What is aisle
400
Part of speech of ineptitude
What is a noun
500
The Senate hearing committee demanded the corporation’s officers provide credible—believable—documents to explain their unusual accounting procedures. Credible means a. practical. b. praiseworthy. c. believable. d. worthless.
What is c. believable.
500
Adj. This is a word that means producing or seeming to produce light, brightly lit
What is luminous
500
Words most similar in meaning to this word are equal, even, identical, and alike
What is equivalent.
500
The school (principal, principle) spoke to a group of parents.
What is principal
500
Part of speech of luminous
What is a adjective
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