Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
I needed some extra support in my math class. Using context clues, what does support mean?
help
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
The colorful jewel that the agent showed us was a very pretty aquamarine. What color is AQUAMARINE?
blue
Hurricane Katrina caused a great CATACLYSM, everything was messed up. Using context clues, what does CATACLYSM mean?
Disaster/mess
Samuel is so BROG that she gets an A on almost every test.
Using context clues, what does BROG mean?
smart
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus. Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support
The father and son collected kindling, so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
dry twigs and sticks
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
On hot, humid, summer afternoons, I often feel LANGUID. What does LANGUID mean?
tired or lazy; not wanting to do much
Although she was SKEPTICAL about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea.
Using context clues, what does the word SKEPTICAL mean?
don't believe/doubtful
My WEEPLE wags his tail every time someone calls his name.
Using context clues, what is a WEEPLE?
dog
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot. 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?
When liquid or solid falls to the ground
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
In my opinion, the student's behavior was DETESTABLE. Distracting people during a test is inconsiderate. What does DETESTABLE mean?
horrible or bad
The factory supervisor demanded an INSPECTION, of all of the meats processed each day.
Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
a careful and critical examination/to look at something
Tomorrow I'm going to the FLOZ to get some food for the week.
Using context clues, what is the FLOZ?
store
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious. She works hard and is driven to succeed. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who is hardworking and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this trip? 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 scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly. Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
very hot
Don't work with Ricardo unless you want to hear him talk about himself. He is so arrogant. What does ARROGANT mean?
conceited; full of himself
Olivia 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 context clues, what does the word GROVEL mean?
plead; beg
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in ZOOSH condition.
What is ZOOSH?
perfect/good
He knew his future was precarious. It would take only one mistake for it to fall apart. Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart
Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding. Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?
a place where clothes for men are sold
It was an ordinary house. It was almost exactly like the one next to it. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
doesn't stand out
Our last principal was very lenient with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all. Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lax, relaxed
I definitely have a predilection for anything with chocolate. What does PREDILECTION mean?
a preference or desire for; something you want
For the project, the teacher said the design was UNALTERABLE, but the color could be changed.
Using context clues, what does the word UNALTERABLE mean?
unchangeable/not able to be changed
Sarah is so SLEN. She often complains when the teacher doesn't call on her. Every day she whines constantly.
What is SLEN?
annoying/whiny