Synonyms
The witness began to balk when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away.
Using the synonym clue, the word BALK 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. Gloppen's 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
The children in the science class worked together as a team. The great synergy that was created made the project a huge success.
Using the explanation clue, the word SYNERGY in this sentence means
teamwork
Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm - New Orleans was a disaster.
Using the synonym clue, the word CATACLYSM in this sentence means
disaster
After the rain stopped, the floodwaters stopped rising and began to subside.
Using the antonym clue, the word SUBSIDE in this sentence means
sink
When I observe my mother, I can’t help but notice how savvy she is. Sharp and clever, she always makes good decisions.
Using context clues, what does SAVVY mean?
Sharp; clever
Supporting details hold up the main idea in a paragraph or piece of writing, just like the pillars of the Parthenon Buttress supports the top layer of the building.
Using context clues , what does BUTTRESS mean?
a structure built to steady another structure through support
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
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.
Using the explanation clue, the word FRIVOLOUS in this sentence means
silly
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
Ms. Trangle explained to her math class how fractions divide a whole into different parts. Peter, as a good math student, cleaved the pie chart into eight pieces.
Using context clues, what does CLEAVED mean?
to cut into parts
DJ likes to invent her own recipes, but she always tries to emulate her mom's masterful cooking techniques by imitating her in her own kitchen.
Using the synonym clue, the word EMULATE in this sentence means
copy; imitate
Some people are reticent, while others talk about their feelings freely.
Using the antonym clue, the word RETICENT 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
Mr. Covert will not accept answers in his 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