Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate (light up) the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
a. brighten, b. darken, c. replaced, d. obscure
a. brighten
I needed some extra support, or help, in my math class.
Using context clues, what does support mean?
a. frustration, b. discouragement, c. extra, d. help
d. help
The private files were marked 'confidential.'
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
a. public, b. private, c. familiar, d. well-known
b. 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?
a. open, b. closed, c. off, d. tight
a. open
Because the author was so modest, she didn't make a big deal about her book being published.
Using context clues, what does modest mean?
a. brave, b. didn't brag, c. proud, d. confident
b. didn't brag
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott—refuse to support—the circus.
Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
a. go to, b. support, c. refuse, d. welcome
c. refuse
The father and son collected kindling, such as dry twigs and sticks, so they could start a campfire.
Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
a. dry twigs and sticks, b. wet wood, c. collect, d. campfire
a. 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?
a. likes, b. enjoys eating, c. dislikes. d. loves
c. dislikes
I love chocolate cake, however, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
a. love, b. hate, c. admire, d. adore
b. hate
Mary left her umbrella at her friend's house so she got drenched during the rain storm on her way home.
Using context clues, what does drenched mean?
a. soaked, b. dried, c. late, d. tired
a. soaked
The company had to demolish, that is destroy, the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
a. build, b. strengthen, c. destroy, d. restore
c. 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?
a. dryness, b. ice, c. thunder, d. rain, sleet, snow, and hail.
d. rain, sleet, snow, and hail
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.
Using context clues, what does essential mean?
a. needless, b. healthy, c. necessary, d. minor
c. necessary
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!
Using context clues, what does copious mean?
a. not too much, b. a lot, c. rare, d. busy work
b. A lot
The consequence of the rain was that the soccer game was canceled.
Using context clues, consequence means...
a. result, b. cause, c. source, d. water
a. result
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?
a. content, b. happy, c. satisfied, d. wants to succeed
d. wants to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, or supplies for this trip?
Using context clues what does the word "provisions" mean?
a. trip, b. packing, c. supplies, d. starvation
c. supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled next to him.
Using context clues, what does amble mean?
a. ran, b. walked, c. stayed, d. sprinted
b. 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?
a. cold, b. very hot, c. warm, d. low
b. very hot
The effects of the tornado were catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
Using context clues, catastrophic means...
a. caused a ton of damage, b. fortunate, c. rebuilding, d. effects
a. caused a ton of damage
He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
a. certain, b. likely to fall apart, c. sure to happen, d. safe.
b. 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. wedding stuff, b. wearbles, c. cool suits, d. a store where men can buy clothes.
a store where men can buy clothes.
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.
Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
a. normal, b. different, c. unusual, d. ugly
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who makes sure we follow them all.
Using context clues, what does lax mean?
a. mean, b. not strict, c. strict, d. lazy
b. not strict
With a few alterations, I was able to make the old witch costume into a scary vampire costume.
Using context clues, what does alterations mean?
a. changes, b. measurements, c. buttons, d. stitches
a. changes