Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate, or light up, the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
I needed some extra assistance, such as one-on-one sessions with my teacher, to help me pass Math class. Using context clues, what does assistance 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
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The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
A. ate B. burned C. slept D. sunbathed
B. burned
Hurricane Katrina caused a great CATACLYSM - New Orleans was a disaster.
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—refuse to support—the circus. Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support
My father's favorite SALUTATION is "Howdy, friend!" Using context clues what does SALUTATION mean?
Greeting
Nelson developed an affection for nature growing up in the woods of northern Wisconsin. As an adult, he brought his love of the land to his political career.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word affection.
love
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
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Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.
A. stamp B. prohibition C. advertisement D. tax
D. tax
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, or destroy, the building to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
Objects like the sun are so luminous that it is difficult to look directly at them. Using context clues, what does luminous mean?
bright, radiant
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
Which word most closely matches the underlined word in the sentence? Use the other words in the sentence for clues to the correct meaning.
The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
A. gracefully B. lazily C. dangerously D. hopefully
C. dangerously
The factory supervisor demanded an INSPECTION, or a careful and critical examination, 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?
I believe that it would be better if people were given incentives for them to work harder, for example, lowering taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn. Using context clues, what does incentive mean?
motivation, a reason for doing something
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
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The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.
A. silent B. serious C. bright D. presidential
B. serious
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 and likely 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
The young girl was very aloof. Everyone thought that she was unsociable and unapproachable. Using context clues, what does aloof mean?
Unsociable, unapproachable
The school's old principal was lax with the rules, unlike the new principal who enforces them all. Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient, slack
Which word most closely matches the underlined word in the sentence? Use the other words in the sentence for clues to the correct meaning.
The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
A. rustic B. small C. painted D. charming
D. charming
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