Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
George is so courteous, he always holds the door for others. Using context clues, what does courteous mean?
polite, respectful, showing good manners
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
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Which word most closely matches the underlined word in the sentence? Use the other words in the sentence for clues to the correct meaning.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
A. ate B. burned C. slept D. sunbathed
B. burned
The factory supervisor demanded an INSPECTION, or 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/to look at something
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We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus and not attend any shows. Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support
My father's favorite salutation is "Howdy, friend!" Using context clues what does salutation mean?
Greeting
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Nelson developed an affinity for nature growing up in the woods of northern Wisconsin. As an adult, he brought his love of the land to his political career.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word affinity.
a natural liking
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
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Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.
A. stamp B. prohibition C. advertisement D. tax
D. tax
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?
unbelieving /doubtful
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious: she never stops until she meets her goal. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
Objects like the sun are so luminous that it is difficult to look directly at them. Using context clues, what does luminous mean?
bright, radiant
Lean fats are vital to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too. Using context clues, what does vital mean?
necessary / critical
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Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any! Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot
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The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
A. gracefully B. lazily C. dangerously D. hopefully
C. dangerously
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Hurricane Katrina caused a great CATACLYSM - New Orleans was a disaster.
Using context clues, what does CATACLYSM mean?
Disaster/mess
The company had to level the building to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does level mean?
completely demolish / knock down a building to its level base
I believe that it would be better if people were given incentives for them to work harder, for example, lowering taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn. Using context clues, what does incentive mean?
motivation, a reason for doing something
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him. Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walked
Your story about someone stealing your homework is obviously a fabrication, what happened to it? Using context clues, what does fabrication mean?
false information / a lie
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The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.
A. silent B. serious C. bright D. presidential
B. serious
For the project, the teacher said the design was UNALTERABLE, but the color could be changed.
Using context clues, what does the word UNALTERABLE mean?
unable to be changed
He knew his future was precarious and uncertain. Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
unsteady, likely to fall apart
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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
The young girl was very aloof. Everyone thought that she was unsociable and unapproachable. Using context clues, what does aloof mean?
Unsociable, unapproachable
The school's old principal was lax with the rules, unlike the new principal who enforces them all. Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient, slack
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The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
A. rustic B. small C. painted D. charming
D. charming
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 plead with her parents for the money to buy them.
Using context clues, what does the word GROVEL mean?
plead/beg