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 support, such as help from a tutor, to pass my math class.
Using context clues, what does support mean?
help or assistance
The detective's files were marked confidential just as the evidence from the court case was marked private.
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
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott, meaning we refuse to support the circus.
Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support
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?
dry twigs and sticks
Lisa does not eat seafood. She detests tuna just like she hates 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, or destroy, the building to make room for the new parking lot.
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?
rain, sleet, snow, and hail; water from the sky
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?
someone who works hard; driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions including batteries, snacks, and bear spray for this camping trip?
Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man and his wife ambled slowly down the path. His dog walked next to them too.
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
He knew his future was precarious meaning it is 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, tie, and dress socks to wear for his uncle’s wedding.
Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?
a place where clothes for men are sold
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it was plain and does’t stand out.
Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
plain; doesn't stand out
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who is strict and 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
Captain America is an archetype for a hero. He is a common example when someone thinks of a hero.
Using context clues, what does archetype mean?
common example
Her parents will never acquiesce, agree, or support such an unsuitable marriage between two people that argue all the time.
What does acquiesce mean?
to agree or express agreement
The teacher asked the students to evaluate her essay about TikTok. She also wanted them to rate each others essays.
Using context clues, what does evaluate mean?
to rate, judge, assess
On the school's monthly Pajama Day, it was quite normal to see students dressed in their pajamas. Although the student who wore jeans and a T-shirt was an aberration.
Using context clues, what does aberration mean?
a state or condition markedly different from the norm
Infer what the word in bold means based on the sentences below:
Having studied hard for the test last night, the student took the test with alacrity.
The boy jumped up and down with alacrity as he inched closer and closer to the candy store.
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Lively, eager, keenness, fervor, zeal.