Synonyms
The young man had a robust appearance; that is, strong and healthy.
Using the synonym clue, what does the word robust mean?
strong; healthy
Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea.
Using the antonym clue, what does the word skeptical mean?
doubtful; not believable
The factory supervisor demanded an inspection, which is a careful and critical examination of all of the work processed each day.
Using the direct definition context clue, what does inspection mean?
a careful and critical examination
Samantha is so brog that she gets an A on almost every test.
Using context clues, what does brog mean?
smart
The children in the science class worked together as a team. The great synergy that was created made the project a huge success.
Using the explanation clue, what does the word synergy mean?
teamwork; working together as a team/group
The events for the conference were listed in chronological order. They began with the first event of the day and ended with the closing ceremonies in the evening.
Using the synonym clue, what does the word chronological mean?
in order; sequence; numerical order
The lead dog was so incompetent that he had to be replaced by one that was more useful to the pack.
Using the antonym clue, what does the word incompetent mean?
useless; ineffective
There are many theories, or ideas, about what made the Ice Ages happen.
Using the direct definition context clue, what does theories mean?
ideas
My weeple wags his tail every time someone calls his name.
Using context clues, what is a weeple?
dog or pet
Ms. Benson explained to her math class how fractions divide a whole into different parts. Jasmine, as a good math student, cleaved the pie chart into eight pieces.
Using the explanation clue, what does cleaved mean?
to cut into parts; divide into smaller parts
Ashley stared at the newest style of jeans in the catalog. She just had to have them. Her birthday money was not quite enough to cover the expense. She groveled and plead with her parents until they finally bought her the new jeans.
Using the synonym clue, what does the word grovel mean?
plead; begged
For the project, the teacher said the design was inalterable, but the color could be changed.
Using the antonym clue, what does the word inalterable mean?
not able to be changed; immutable
Ms. McMillan's son aspires and aims to achieve, spending the next few years at the University of Minnesota's Medical School.
Using the direct definition context clue, what does aspire mean?
aims to achieve
Tomorrow I'm going to the floz to get some food for the week. I have to remember to bring my coupons, list, and mesh tote for the items.
Using context clues, what does floz mean?
grocery store or store
The lawsuit was so frivolous that the judge dismissed the case and told the attorney not to bring any more silly cases into his court.
Using the explanation clue, what does the word frivolous mean?
silly or without merit
Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm in New Orleans. The whole city was a disaster after the storm.
Using the synonym clue, what does the word cataclysm mean?
disaster; destruction
The sight of the ominous clouds told us that the clear weather was far from our area.
Using the antonym clue, what does the word ominous mean?
stormy; dark; or dangerous
Ms. McMillan was very disappointed to see a student copy answers on a quiz. She chided the student in the hallway, meaning she expressed her disapproval.
Using the direct definition context clue, what does chided mean?
express disapproval
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in zoosh condition. I couldn't believe I was able to find such an affordable yet reliable car on Craigslist.
Using context clues, what does zoosh mean?
perfect; good
Supporting details hold up the main idea in a paragraph or piece of writing just like the pillars of the Parthenon buttress the top layer.
Using the explanation clue what does buttress mean?
something that supports or holds up something else; a structure built to steady another structure through support
The witness began to prevaricate when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away.
Using the synonym clue, what does the word prevaricate?
hesitate; pause
Some people are reticent, while others talk about their feelings freely.
Using the antonym clue, what does the word reticent mean?
secretive; shy; reserved
Mr. Rogers often describes Ms. McMillan as being bellicose because she rarely smiles and likes to fight. Some even go as far as to say she has RBF, but if you get to know her, she's really friendly and not very bellicose.
Using the direct definition context clue, what does bellicose mean?
likes to fight; hostile, angry
Sarah is so slen. Sarah complains when the teacher doesn't call on her. She's so negative that it's hard to be her friend sometimes.
Using context clues, what is slen?
annoying; whiney; negative
Ms. McMillan will not accept answers in her class unless the students are able to support their answers with evidence from the text. She told the students they must corroborate their statements related to the text.
Using the explanation clue, what does corroborate mean?
to make more certain or confirm; connect with evidence