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So you think you're a context clue master?
100
The witness began to prevaricate when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away. Using the synonym clue, the word prevaricate in this sentence means
hesitate
100
For the project, the teacher said the design was inalterable, but the color could be changed. Using the antonym clue, the word inalterable in this sentence means
changeable
100

The student in Ms. Gloppen's Communication class aspires, or aims to achieve, spending the next four years at Harvard University. Using context clues, what does aspire mean?

aims to achieve

100
Samantha is so brog that she gets an A on almost every test. What is brog?
smart
100

The students in biology class worked together as a team. The great synergy that was created made the project a huge success. Using the explanation clue, the word synergy in this sentence means

teamwork

200
Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm - New Orleans was a disaster. Using the synonym clue, the word cataclysm in this sentence means
disaster
200
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, the word incompetent in this sentence means
useless
200

Ms. Gloppen was very disappointed to see a student with his pants below his waist, a bad word on his shirt, and a hat on his head. She chided him in the hallway, expressing her disapproval. Using context clues, what does chided mean?

expressed her disapproval

200
My weeple wags his tail everytime someone calls his name. What is a weeple?
dog
200

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 context clues, what does Buttress mean?

a structure built to steady another structure through support

300
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. Although she didn't want to grovel, she decided to plead with her parents for the money to buy them. Using the synonym clue, the word grovel in this sentence means
plead; beg
300
Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea. Using the antonym clue, the word skeptical in this sentence means
doubtful
300

The factory supervisor demanded an inspection, which is a careful and critical examination of all of the meats processed each day. Using context clues, what does inspection mean?

a careful and critical examination

300
Tomorrow I'm going to the floz to get some food for the week. What is floz?
grocery store
300
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, the word frivolous in this sentence means
silly
400
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, the word chronological in this sentence means
in order
400
The sight of the ominous clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area. Using the antonym clue, the word ominous in this sentence means
stormy or dark
400

There are many theories, or ideas, about what made the Ice Ages happen. Using context clues, what does theories mean?

ideas

400
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in zoosh condition. What is zoosh?
perfect; good
400

Ms. Trangle explained to her math class how fractions divide a whole into different parts. Hawa, as a good math student, cleaved the pie chart into eight pieces. Using context clues, what does cleaved mean?

to cut into parts

500
The young man had a robust appearance; that is, strong and healthy. Using the synonym clue, the word robust in this sentence means
strong; healthy
500
Some people are reticent, while others talk about their feelings freely. Using the antonym clue, the word reticent in this sentence means
secretive
500
What is a direct definition context clue?
The definition of the word you don’t know is right in the text
500
Sarah is so slen, such as complaining that the teacher didn't call on her, that it's hard to be her friend sometimes. What is slen?
annoying; whinny
500

Mr. Covert will not accept answers in his class unless the students are able to support their answers with evidence from the text. He told the students they must corroborate their statements related to the text. Using context clues, what does corroborate mean?

to make more certain or confirm