Synonyms
The witness began to prevaricate when questioned under oath. He paused instead of answering right away. Using the synonym clue, the word prevaricate in this sentence means
hesitate
For the project, the teacher said the design was inalterable for the most part, but the color could be changed. Using the antonym clue, the word inalterable in this sentence means
changeable
The student in Ms. Gloppen's Communication's class ASPIRES to spend the next four years at Harvard University. Using context clues, what does aspire mean?
aims to achieve
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, the word synergy in this sentence means
cooperation
Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm - New Orleans was a total mess. Using the synonym clue, the word cataclysm in this sentence means
disaster
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
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. Using context clues, what does chided mean?
expressed her disapproval
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?
supports built against a wall
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
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
Unlike his sister who had a very calm and mellow DISPOSITION, John jumped on sofas and ran through the house breaking things.
temperament, personality
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
I wanted to just set the table and be done with it, but my mother scrupulously arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were perfect.
with care or attention to detail
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
dark, threatening
After weeks of avoiding him, Annie finally found the courage to tell David she wasn't interested in him. Even though he was heart-broken, David appreciated her CANDOR.
honesty
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
If you go to the party wearing your best smile and say hello to people you meet, you will attract attention with your amiable disposition.
likeable
Some people are reticent, while others talk about their feelings freely. Using the antonym clue, the word reticent in this sentence means
secretive
One might think that the child would be afraid of such a large animal, but the INTREPID young girl ran up to the beast and began scratching it behind the ears.
fearless, adventurous
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 support or confirm