Definition
Since Frank skipped breakfast, by the time his mom called him down for dinner he was ravenous.
What does ravenous mean?
Extremely hungry
I needed some extra assistance, such as one-on-one sessions with my teacher, to help me pass Math class. Using context clues, what does assistance mean?
help
The private files were marked 'confidential.'
What is a synonym for confidential?
private
The mayor plans to abolish fees in the downtown parking garage.
What does abolish mean? What is an antonym for abolish?
Antonym - establish, build, create
Connie is able to compute a large sum of numbers in her head.
What does compute mean?
calculate
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 cougars are the predominant team in our conference.
What does predominant mean?
having great importance, power or superior
Secret service agents are vigilant in their duty to protect the president.
What is a synonym for vigilant?
watchful, alert
Dad had to curtail his vacation because of an emergency in his office.
Using context clues, what does curtail mean?
What is an antonym for curtail?
Antonym - expand, extend, lengthen
The governor will BESTOW medals on the police officers for their heroism
Using context clues, what does the word BESTOW mean?
to present as a gift or honor
Buying a fuel efficient car is a prudent decision because it will save money on gasoline.
Using context clues, what does prudent mean?
good judgment, sensible
The defense attorney tried to refute the charges against her client.
What does refute mean?
to prove something to be false.
Although Peter was a novice at football, he learned quickly and made the school team
What is a synonym for novice?
beginner, trainee, amateur
Katie is reluctant to join anymore after-school clubs because of her busy schedule.
What does reluctant mean?
What is an antonym for reluctant?
reluctant - unwilling, unenthusiastic
Antonym - willing, eager, enthusiastic
Scientists hope they can ERADICATE cancer and save many lives.
Using context clues, what does ERADICATE mean?
to get rid of completely, eliminate
The ring, which had been passed down from Lucy's great grandmother was invaluable.
Using context clues, what does invaluable mean?
priceless, indispensable
Astronomers sought to verify the recent discovery of an Earthlike planet
What does verify mean?
The story was so absurd, that Nicholas stopped reading after the first few pages.
What is a synonym for absurd?
foolish, ridiculous
In our town, it is customary to have a parade on the fourth of July.
What does customary mean?
What is an antonym for customary?
customary - commonly practiced, usual
antonym - unusual, uncommon
Texan Bob Stonewall, who did not brand his cattle like everyone else is remembered as a MAVERICK.
Using context clues, what is a maverick?
independent-minded person, rebellious, takes a stand.
Michael and his brother Steven never get into big arguments, but sometimes they get into trivial spats.
Using context clues, what does trivial mean?
not important, insignificant
The powerful invaders will vanquish anyone who dares to stand against them.
What does vanquish mean?
defeat, conquer, overcome
Mariah was despondent when she broke her ankle and couldn't perform in her dance recital.
What is a synonym for despondent?
sad, disheartened, depressed
The chief was a sagacious leader who was respected by his people for his knowledge and insights.
What does sagacious mean?
What is an antonym for sagacious?
sagacious - wise, intelligent
Antonym - unwise, foolish
Colton is usually cordial, but when he is in a bad mood, he becomes BELLIGERENT
Using context clues, what does the word BELLIGERENT mean?
eager to fight, hostile, aggressive