What's the word?
What's the definition?
Fill in the blank
Context Clues for Nonsense words
100

To crouch down or move back because you're scared

What is cower?

100

What does hindrance mean?

Something that makes it hard to do something or slows you down.

100

The dancers were ______________ their movements to match the music."

What is synchronizing?

100

The wibber barked loudly at the stranger, making everyone think it was a guard dog. What does Wibber mean?

What is an animal that makes noise? What is a dog?

200

When people are treated unfairly or cruelly, often for a long time, by someone with power.

What is oppression?

200

What does luminous mean?

Giving off light or very bright.

200

The stars were _________________ in the night sky.

What is luminous?

200

She felt so driffle after hearing the bad news that she couldn’t stop crying for hours. What does drizzle mean?

What is sad or upset?

300

Making things happen at the same time or work together in harmony

What is synchronizing?

300

What is vigilance?

Being watchful and careful, paying close attention to avoid danger or problems.

300

The people fought against _____________ to gain their freedom.

What is oppression?

300

The student felt gromble during the test, staring at the page and scratching his head in confusion. What does grumbled mean?

What is confused or puzzled?

400

Adjusting or setting something to make sure it's working correctly or measuring things accurately.

What is calibrated?

400

What does wince mean?

A small, quick movement you make when you feel pain or something unpleasant.

400

The thermometer was ________________ to give the right temperature

What is calibrated?

400

Even though the storm was over, the ground was still jibbly, making it hard to walk without slipping. What does jibbly mean?

What is slippery or unsteady?

500

A strong feeling of worry, fear, or surprise that makes you unsure what to do.

What is consternation?

500

What does gravely mean?

In a serious or very important way.

500

The heavy rain was a _______________ to our outdoor activities

What is hindrance?

500

The scientist looked at the flemps through the microscope, fascinated by how they divided and multiplied rapidly, creating new forms. What does flemps mean?

What is small organisms or cells?