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100

If the light bulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. 

Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?

light up

100

I needed some extra support in my math class or I'll probably fail.  

Using context clues, what does support mean?

help

100

The private files were marked 'confidential.'  

Using context clues, what does confidential mean?

private

100

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

100

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?

humble, not likely to brag

200

We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus by standing outside and showing pictures of their poor living conditions.  

Using context clues, what does boycott mean?

refuse to support

200

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?

material used to start a fire

200

Lisa refuses to eat most seafood.  She especially detests tuna and shrimp.  

Using context clues, what does detest mean?

hates

200

I love chocolate cake, however I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. No, thank you!

Using context clues what does loathe mean?

hate

200

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

300

The company had to demolish the whole building to make room for the new parking lot.  

Using context clues, what does demolish mean?

destroy

300

In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation. Beyond rain, we've had sleet, snow, and even hail!

Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?

water that falls from the sky

300

Vegetables are essential to a healthy diet. 

Using context clues, what does essential mean?

necessary

300

Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any, so I'll be playing video games!  

Using context clues, what does copious mean?

A lot

300

The consequence of the rain was that the soccer game was cancelled.

Using context clues, consequence means...

result, effect, outcome

400

The best way to describe Zach is he is ambitious. He always has some new big goal he wants to accomplish.

Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?

someone who works hard and is driven to succeed

400

Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this trip? Have you brought enough snacks and 

clothes?

 Using context clues what does provisions mean?

supplies

400

The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled next to him. They loved to spend time in nature.

Using context clues, what does amble mean?

walk comfortably

400

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

400

The effects of the tornado were catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.

Using context clues, catastrophic means...

causing great damage or harm, devastating

500

He knew his money making future was precarious in the U.S.A., so he planned to leave the country as soon as he got his next paycheck.

Using context clues, what does precarious mean?

risky and likely to fall apart

500

Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit and tie. He needed to look nice for his uncle’s wedding.  

Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?


a place where clothes for men are sold

500

It was an ordinary house. It looked just about like every other house in the neighborhood.

Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?

normal

500

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, relaxed

500

With a few alterations I was able to turn the old witch costume into a scary vampire.

Using context clues, what does alterations mean?

changes, fixes