Context Clues 1
My brother tried to mend his toy car by gluing the broken wheel back on.
Fix or repair
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 room was so dim that we had to turn on a lamp to see.
Not bright, dull
Dear prospective students: the first thing you have to know is that Fallon is a fun school.
expected or likely in the future
The magician’s tricks seemed mystical, almost like they came from another world.
Magical or mysterious
The twins look so identical that it’s hard to tell them apart.
Exactly the same
She was embarrassed and averted her eyes
turn away
The teacher asked the students to scatter the seeds by throwing them in different directions across the garden.
The teacher asked us to elaborate on our answers, so we added more details.
Explain or add more details/give more information
The boy felt weary after playing soccer all afternoon, so he took a nap.
Tired
You can infer her meaning using context clues
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
The storm caused the tree to collapse, and it fell across the road.
Fall down
The glimpse of the rainbow disappeared quickly behind the clouds.
Quick look
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
negative view, not thinking positively
The lake was so tranquil that the water looked like glass, calm and still.
Calm or peaceful
The children were eager to open their presents, and they could hardly wait.
Excited or wanting to do something
The boy was reluctant to try the new food because he wasn’t sure if he would like it.
Unwilling or not wanting to do something
The timid puppy hid under the couch when the doorbell rang.
Shy or scared.
The old castle was vacant, with no one living inside its walls.
Empty or abandoned
I did my best to curtail the bad behavior allowed in this class
to reduce or to impose a restriction on.
The chef used utensils, such as a spoon and fork, to cook dinner.
Tools used for cooking or eating
During the storm, the lights began to flicker, turning on and off quickly.
Flash or blink