Context Clue 1
Mischievously
"He smiled mischievously as he hid the remote, clearly enjoying the harmless trouble he was about to cause."
Abundant
"The sky is abundant with stars at night."
Existing in large quantities; plentiful
Disguise
"She wore a colorful wig as a disguise."
To conceal one's true identity or appearance
Eager
"The children were eager to open their presents on Christmas morning."
Full of enthusiasm and desire
Endure
"She had to endure the long wait at the airport."
To withstand or tolerate difficulty or suffering
Hostile
"The hostile dog growled at me."
Unfriendly; antagonistic
Admiration
"As she watched her teammate practice long after everyone else had left, she felt a quiet admiration, impressed by the dedication and effort being shown."
Respect or warm approval
Apprehensive
"I am a bit apprehensive about crossing the busy street."
Anxious or fearful about the future
Impulsive
"Without stopping to consider the consequences, she made an impulsive choice, acting on sudden excitement rather than careful thought."
Acting or done without much foresight
Assertive
"During the meeting, he spoke in a calm but assertive voice, clearly stating his opinion and not backing down when others questioned it."
Having or showing a confident or forceful personality
Divergent
"As the discussion continued, the team’s ideas grew divergent, making it harder to settle on a single plan. "
Different
Candid
"The owner was candid about the things that went wrong as well as the successes."
Truthful and straightforward; frank
Agitate
"Barking at a dog will only agitate him further."
To stir up or disturb
Staggering
"After pulling an all-nighter to finish the project, she looked at the final result and felt staggering relief at how much work had been done."
Extremely bright or impressive
Oracle
"Before making the risky decision, the villagers traveled to the mountain oracle, trusting the figure whose words were believed to reveal what lay ahead."
A person or thing thought to provide insight or wise counsel.
Frugal
"I am trying to be more frugal by brining my lunch to work instead of buying it every day."
Economical; avoiding waste or extravagance
Eloquent
"Margie is an eloquent storyteller who can paint a picture with her words."
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
Imminent
"The storm clouds overhead indicated the imminent arrival of a heavy rain shower."
About to happen; impending
Benign
"We were happy to hear that the tumor was benign."
Kind and gentle; not harmful
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Resignation
"When the principal announced the new policy, the teachers exchanged tired glances and continued their work with quiet resignation, having accepted that the decision would not be changed."
The acceptance of something undesirable
Benevolent
"She was known for her benevolent nature and always put others before herself."
Well-meaning and kindly; charitable
Diligent
"The diligent lawyer thoroughly researched the case before presenting it in court."
Showing care and effort in one's work or duties
Gregarious
"His gregarious personality made him the life of the party."
Fond of company; sociable
Astute
"The astute detective quickly unraveled the complex mystery."
Clever and perceptive
Boisterous
"The boisterous crowd at the concert cheered and clapped loudly."
Noisy and energetic