Definition
The room was really dark. The lightbulb is too dim to illuminate, the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
Because I didn't get a good quiz grade, I needed some extra support in my math class. Using context clues, what does support mean?
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?
Disaster/mess
We won't go to the circus. We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus. Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support
The father and son collected kindling so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
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
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
In the past month we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail. Using context clues, what does precipitation mean?
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
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious: she works hard and is driven to succeed. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
We won't be around any stores on our vacation. Are you sure we packed enough provisions, for this trip? Using context clues what does provisions mean?
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
He was worried he would not get a good grade on his test. He took extra times to make sure all his answers were accurate. Using context clues, what does accurate mean?
correct
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
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