Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. Lighting the room is the purpose of a lighbulb. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
I needed some extra support in my math class. So I went to after school tutoring for help. Using context clues, what does support mean?
help
The files were marked 'confidential, due to their Top Secret information..' 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
Hurricane Katrina caused a great CATACLYSM to everything in its path. Using context clues, what does CATACLYSM mean?
Disaster/mess/destruction
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so we plan to boycott the circus. We decided to go to the park instead. Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support
The father and son collected kindling, so they could start a campfire. Unfortunately the twigs and sticks were wet and would not light. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
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?
dislikes
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
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
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot. Tearing it down was difficult work. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
In the past month, we have had almost every type of precipitation, rain, snow and hail. Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
rain, sleet, snow, and hail, water formed in clouds/sky
Lean fats and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet, their importance cannot be understated. Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary, important
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 factory supervisor demanded an INSPECTION, of all of the meats processed each day.
Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
a careful and critical examination/to look at something
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious and wants to succeed in school to earn a scholarship. I wish all students had such a strong desire to succeed. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, for this trip? We will need enough food and water to last 5 days. Using context clues what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man strolled slowly down the path with his dog next to him. Using context clues, what does strolled 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
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 see if her parents would give her the rest of the money to buy them.
Using context clues, what does the word GROVEL mean?
plead; beg
He knew the Jenga tower was precarious and it would take only one wrong move for it to come crashing down. 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. Fortunately, our city has a Mister Max clothing store. Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?
a place where clothes for men are sold
It was an ordinary house. It was like every other house on the block. Unfortunately, Susie did not want a normal house. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
normal
Our last principal was very lenient with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all. Using context clues, what does lax mean?
flexible/easy
The teacher said the design was UNALTERABLE for the project, but the color could be changed.
Using context clues, what does the word UNALTERABLE mean?
unchangeable/not able to be changed