Inference
Julia had a difficult time trudging up the snowy hill with her textbook laden book bag.
Using context clues, what does laden mean?
weighted down, heavy load
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate (light up) the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
You must not be indiscriminate when buying running shoes. Carefully consider which shoes are best for your feet before making your purchase.
Using context clues, what does indiscriminate mean?
Without careful thought
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
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
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
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 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, however I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
Ronald hated the in-school detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer.
Using context clues, devoid means...
without something, lacking
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
The chef prepared various crustaceans, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, for the seafood feast.
Using context clues, what does crustaceans mean?
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 effects of the tornado where catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
Using context clues, catastrophic means...
causing great damage
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 and is driven to succeed
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, like dried meat and canned food, for this camping trip?
Using context clues what does provisions mean?
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled 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
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
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
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.
Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
normal, not special or unique
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