Context Clues 1
Her bias made it really hard to trust her judgement
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Wow, that movie ending was so anticlimactic.
causing disappointment at the end of an exciting or impressive series of events.
The lawyer made an objection to the judge's ruling
an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition
The lighthouse emitted a bright light to guide ships home safely
to produce or show
Dear prospective students: the first thing you have to know is that Midwood is a super cool school.
expected or likely in the future
I absolve you of your sins; you are free to go
set or declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
The painting depicted a dramatic scene with bright colors
portray or show in art or words
She was embarrassed and averted her eyes
turn away
His eyes looked blank and his response was impersonal
not showing or involving personal feelings
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
You fail to understand the magnitude of your actions and their catastrophic consequencescatastrophic: extremely damaging or unfortunate
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
It seems imprudent to set such a dangerous precedent with this Supreme Court decision
imprudent: unwise, not showing care for the future
precedent: event or action that sets the example or guide for similar circumstances in the future.
You can infer her meaning using context clues
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
That winter run was invigorating! The cold air was so refreshing!
making you feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Much to the chagrin of his classmates, he admitted the cheating scheme to the teacher.
Chagrin: distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Scheme: devious plans that are evil or wrong
He is a suspicious character and I don't trust him
having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
They gave two contratictory stories and we didn't know what was true.
mutually opposed or inconsistent
She has a pretty cynical worldview, and often only sees things in a negative light
believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or honesty.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Amazon.com is the pinnacle of unethical business practices!
pinnacle: highest point, most successful, most known
unethical: morally wrong
I have no qualms about failing students who have turned in almost no work this semester
an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear,
The large backpacks were cumbersome and made it difficult for the campers to hike the mountain
large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy
"You're not the boss of me!" he cried petulantly
disrespectful or rude
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Her misapprehension of the lesson necessitates a review session
misapprehension: a mistaken belief about or interpretation of something.
necessitate: to make necessary or seriously important
I did my best to curtail the bad behavior allowed in this class
to reduce or to impose a restriction on.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The brightly wrapped chocolates strewn about the display case tantalized the young children as they pressed their faces to the class with
tantalize: to excite or inspire interest or desire for something
My preliminary assessment is that all of you will pass the Regents Exam and feel a great sense of catharsis when it is over
assessment: evaluation or measurement
catharsis: climactic processing of emotions -or great relief