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If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. It should brighten up the room so you can see. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up or brighten up the room
I needed some extra aid, in my math class. So I always asked for support when I could. Using context clues, what does aid mean?
help, assistance
The private files were marked 'confidential.' Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
private
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar. Using context clues, what does ajar mean?
open
She was unpretentious about her accomplishments even though she had a lot to be proud of after the dance competition season she was never cocky unpretentious means...
humble, modest
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus. We are not buying tickets for their events anymore! Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support, buy, or give money to
The father and son collected kindling, such as dry twigs and sticks, so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
dry twigs and sticks and other material that can be used for a fire
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp. It made her sick just thinking about it. Using context clues, what does detest mean?
dislike, hate, loathe
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
Mary left her umbrella at her friend's house so she got drenched during the rain storm on her way home. Drench means...
soak, wet, wet down, got wet
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot. They took a wrecking ball to it and it tumbled to the ground Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation including rain, sleet, snow, and hail. Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
forms of liquid (rain, sleet, snow, and hail) that falls to the ground from the sky
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too. Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary, important, significant
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I have very few assignments! Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot, large amount
Because he chose to not do his homework; Henry had to deal with the consequences which was that he would get a zero. Consequence means.....
result, effect, outcome, aftereffect, punishment,
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious: she completes all her assignments and is driven to succeed. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this trip? It's important we have all the supplies we need. Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him. Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walked
The Sahara Desert has sweltering temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly. Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
very hot
The bear’s impending hibernation caused him to pack on extra pounds to keep him warm during the extremely cold winter in his dark cave. He slept for most of the season.
What does hibernation mean?
to be in a resting state during winter (sleep)
be inactive or dormant
Water and sunlight are vital things for a plant. Without these things they would never be able to grow how they should.
Using context clues, what does vital mean?
important essential
Lou was sent to the haberdashery down the street to find a new suit. He went to that store to find one for his uncle’s wedding.
Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?
a place where clothes that men usually wear are sold
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it was a regular house that didn’t stand out. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
regular, typical
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all and is very strict. Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient relaxed easygoing
The apprehensive student sat with his pencil tightly gripped in his hand as he waited for his teacher to give him his final exam. He was shaking and sweating.
What does apprehensive mean?
nervous or anxious.