Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced so it can given enough light.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
Sam was afraid to ask her coach for a chance to play, but then she decided to be assertive and talk with him after the game. He told her he would let her play more in the next game.
What does assertive mean?
Standing up for yourself
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
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?
shy, not liking to brag
The saturated grass was soaked with water after the rain
What does saturated mean?
holding as much water or moisture as can be absorbed; thoroughly soaked.
Maddy was a great basketball player. She would always boast by talking about how many points she scored.
Using context clues, what does boast mean?
brag
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, however I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
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?
soaked, very wet
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot. Explosives were used to knock down the building.
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?
weather that falls from the sky: 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?
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
The consequence of the rain was that the soccer game was cancelled.
Using context clues, consequence means...
result, effect, outcome
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?
hard working and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this camping trip? We need a tent, food, and sleeping bags.
Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled 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
The effects of the tornado where catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
Using context clues, catastrophic means...
causing great damage
Ashley told her friend, “I love going to the fair! The games and rides are always so captivating and provide hours of excitement."
Using context clues, what does captivating mean?
attracting and holding your interest or excitement
“I am sorry. I did not mean to startle you,” I said to my mom. She had been asleep and I woke her up when I turned on the TV.
Using context clues, what does startle mean?
surprise or frighten
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.
Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
doesn't stand out
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?
lenient, easy-going, 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?
changes, fixes