Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
What is to light up.
I needed some extra support in my math class.
Using context clues, what does support mean?
What is help.
The private files were marked confidential.
Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
What is 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?
What is 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?
What is shy, not liking to brag.
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus.
Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
What is refuse to support.
The father and son collected kindling so they could start a campfire.
Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
What are dry twigs and sticks.
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as shrimp.
Using context clues, what does detest mean?
What is dislikes.
I love chocolate cake, however, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
What is hate.
Mary left her umbrella at her friend's house, so she got drenched during the rainstorm on her way home.
Using context clues, what does drenched mean?
What is very wet.
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
What is to destroy.
As for the weather, in the past month, we have had almost every type of precipitation.
Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
What is rain, sleet, snow, and hail.
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are too.
Using context clues, what does essential mean?
What is necessary.
Last night I had copious amounts of homework.
Using context clues, what does the opposite of copious mean?
What is not much.
The consequence of the rain was that the soccer game was canceled.
Using context clues, consequence means...
What is result, effect, or outcome.
The best way to describe Anna is that she is ambitious.
Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
What is works hard and is driven to succeed.
Are you sure we packed enough provisions for this trip?
Using context clues, what do provisions mean?
What are supplies.
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled next to him.
Using context clues, what does amble mean?
What is walked.
The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day.
Using context clues, what does the opposite of scorching mean?
What is chilly.
The effects of the tornado were catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
Using context clues, catastrophic means...
What is causing great damage.
He knew his future bad; yes, it was precarious.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
What is 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?
What is a place where clothes for men are sold.
It was an ordinary house.
Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
What is 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?
What is 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?
What is changes, fixes.