Synonym
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
Because the lady was so modest; she went unnoticed at the party. Modest means...
simple, unpretentious, not self-assertive,decent
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp. Using context clues, 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
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
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too. Using context clues, 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
Because he chose to not do his homework; Henry received a consequence from his teacher. Consequence means.....
aftereffect, punishment, result, effect, outcome
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 scorching 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.
What does hibernation mean?
to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
to be or become inactive or dormant
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out. Using context clues, 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
The apprehensive student sat with his pencil tightly gripped in his hand as he waited for his teacher to give him his final exam.
What does apprehensive mean?
nervous or anxious.