Definition
Diane was lethargic, and didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
No Energy
I needed some extra support in my math class, the videos were extra help.
help
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
The colorful jewel that the agent showed us was a very pretty aquamarine. What color is AQUAMARINE?
Hurricane Katrina caused a great CATACLYSM, everything was messed up. Using context clues, what does CATACLYSM mean?
Disaster/mess
Samuel is so BROG that she gets an A on almost every test.
Using context clues, what does BROG mean?
smart
We are going to boycott the circus, we are never going there again after we saw how they treated the animals.
Stop going or stop supporting
The father and son collected kindling, or dry sticks, so they could start a campfire.
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, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
On hot, humid, summer afternoons, I often feel LANGUID. What does LANGUID mean?
tired or lazy; not wanting to do much
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?
don't believe/doubtful
My WEEPLE wags his tail every time someone calls his name.
Using context clues, what is a WEEPLE?
dog
The doctor’s writing was illegible; no one could read those messy scribbles.
cannot read
In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation, like rain, sleet, snow, and hail.
rain, sleet, snow, and hail
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
In my opinion, her behavior was DETESTABLE. In fact, I think she is a bully. What does DETESTABLE mean?
horrible or bad
The factory supervisor demanded an INSPECTION, of all of the meats processed each day.
Using context clues, what does inspection mean?
a careful and critical examination/to look at something
Tomorrow I'm going to the FLOZ to get some food for the week.
Using context clues, what is the FLOZ?
store
Anna is ambitious: she works hard everyday on her soccer playing so she can be the best.
someone who works hard
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, or supplies like snacks and water, for the trip?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked 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
Don't work with Ricardo unless you want to hear him talk about himself. He is so arrogant. What does ARROGANT mean?
conceited; full of himself
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
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in ZOOSH condition.
What is ZOOSH?
perfect/good
He knew the hike was precarious, so he had to be very careful.
dangerous
Lou was sent to the haberdashery, where they sell men's suits, ties and hats. He needed to wear a new suit for his uncle’s wedding.
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?
doesn't stand out
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all. Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient
I definitely have a predilection for anything with chocolate. What does PREDILECTION mean?
a preference or desire for; something you want
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?
unchangeable/not able to be changed
Sarah is so SLEN. She often complains when the teacher doesn't call on her. Every day she whines constantly.
What is SLEN?
annoying/whiny