If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
The private files were marked 'confidential.' Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
private
Because the boy was so obnoxious, no one wanted to be on his team. What does obnoxious mean?
rude, unpleasant, not nice
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?
do not support, dislike
Amy dislikes shrimp. Using context clues, what does dislike mean
to 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
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too. Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary
Because he chose to not do his homework; Henry received a consequence from his teacher. Consequence means.....
punishment
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious.
someone who works hard and wants to do well
The old man rushed down the path with his cane while his dog walked next to him. Using context clues, what does rush mean?
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 sleep during cold months
He knew his future was doomed when he failed the spelling test. Using context clues, what does doomed mean?
terrible
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
regular
The apprehensive student sat with his pencil tightly gripped in his hand as he waited for his teacher to give him his final exam score. He started to sweat and shake when his teacher got close to his desk.
What does apprehensive mean?
nervous or anxious.