Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate, or, light up the room, it should be replaced. What does illuminate mean?
light up
I needed some extra support, or help, in my math class. What does support mean?
help
The private files were marked 'confidential.' What does confidential mean?
private
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar. What does ajar mean?
open
The colorful jewel that the agent showed us was a very pretty aquamarine. What color is AQUAMARINE?
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott—refuse to support—the circus. What does boycott mean?
refuse to support
The father and son collected kindling, such as dry twigs and sticks, so they could start a campfire. What does kindling mean?
dry twigs and sticks
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp. What does detest mean?
dislikes
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
On hot, humid, summer afternoons, I often feel LANGUID. What does LANGUID mean?
tired or lazy; not wanting to do much
The company had to demolish, or destroy, the building to make room for the new parking lot. What does demolish mean?
destroy
In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail. What does precipitation mean?
rain, sleet, snow, and hail
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too. What does essential mean?
necessary
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any! Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot
In my opinion, her behavior was DETESTABLE. In fact, I think she is a bully. What does DETESTABLE mean?
horrible or bad
The best way to describe Anna is ambitious: she works hard and is driven to succeed. What does ambitious mean?
Someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, or supplies for this trip? What does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him. What does amble mean?
walked
The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly. Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
very hot
Don't work with Ricardo unless you want to hear him talk about himself. He is so arrogant. What does ARROGANT mean?
conceited; full of himself
He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart. What does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart
Lou was sent to the cobbler to pick up his shoes. He had the holes on the shoes patched and restitched. What is a cobbler?
a place where shoes are repaired
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out. What does ordinary mean?
doesn't stand out
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all. Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient
I definitely have a predilection for anything with chocolate. What does PREDILECTION mean?
a preference or desire for; something you want