Synonyms
The witness began to stumble when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away. Using the synonym clue, the word stumble in this sentence means
hesitate
For the project, the teacher said the design was inalterable, but the color could be changed. Using the antonym clue, the word inalterable in this sentence means
changeable
The student in Ms. Kays Communication's class aspires, aims to achieve, spending the next four years at Harvard University. Using context clues, what does aspire mean?
aims to achieve
Samantha is so sharp that she gets an A on almost every test. What is sharp?
smart
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The children in the science class worked together as a team. The great synergy that was created made the project a huge success.
What does the word synergy in this sentence mean?
teamwork
Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm - New Orleans was a disaster. Using the synonym clue, the word cataclysm in this sentence means
disaster
The lead dog was so incompetent that he had to be replaced by one that was more useful to the pack. Using the antonym clue, the word incompetent in this sentence means
useless
Ms. Henry was very disappointed to see a student acting out in a bad way. She berated him in the hallway, meaning she expressed her disapproval. Using context clues, what does berated mean?
expressed her disapproval
That question was very hazy, can you repeat it again? What does hazy mean?
unclear; not understandable
It was apparent that he committed the crime, they found his fingerprints where the missing items used to be.
What does the word apparent mean?
obvious
Ashley 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 plead with her parents for the money to buy them. Using the synonym clue, the word grovel in this sentence means
plead; beg
Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea. Using the antonym clue, the word skeptical in this sentence means
doubtful
The factory supervisor demanded an inspection, which is a careful and critical examination of all of the meats processed each day. Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
a careful and critical examination
Lets take the long way home, this way we can evade the storm and not get hurt.
What does the word evade mean?
avoid
The lawsuit was so frivolous that the judge dismissed the case and told the attorney not to bring any more silly cases into his court.
What does the word frivolous in this sentence mean?
silly
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The events for the conference were listed in chronological order. They began with the first event of the day and ended with the closing ceremonies in the evening. Using the synonym clue, the word chronological in this sentence means
in order
The sight of the ominous clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area. Using the antonym clue, the word ominous in this sentence means
stormy or dark
There are many theories, or ideas, about what made the Ice Ages happen. Using context clues, what does theories mean?
ideas
You have been withdrawn from the team because you are causing us to lose.
What is the meaning of withdrawn?
removed, taken out
Ms. Slipakoff explained to her math class how fractions divide a whole into different parts. Kelly, as a good math student, dissected the pie chart into eight pieces.
Using context clues, what does dissected mean?
to cut into parts
Some people are taciturn, while others talk about their feelings freely. Using the antonym clue, the word taciturn in this sentence means
secretive
What is a direct definition context clue?
The definition of the word you don’t know is right in the text
The author of this book is anonymous, there was no identified name on the cover.
What is the meaning of anonymous?
unclear, secret
Ms. Crenshaw will not accept answers in her class unless the students are able to support their answers with evidence from the text. He told the students they must corroborate their statements related to the text.
Using context clues, what does corroborate mean?
to make more certain or confirm