Context Clues Jeopardy

Antonym

1

His brother was a straight A student, but Howard was just a MEDIOCRE student and usually got C's. 

opposites: straight A student

clue word: but

mediocre means average

2

Unlike his quiet and shy family, Brant was LOQUACIOUS and was constantly talking. 

opposites: quiet, shy

clue word: unlike

loquacious: talkative

3

I thought the movie would be good, but it turned out to be ABOMINABLE and I almost walked out

opposites: good,

clue word: but

abominable: awful, detestable 

4

We thought grandpa would be DISTRAUGHT when he heard about the accident; surprisingly, he took the news very calmly.

opposite: calmly

clue word: surprisingly

distraught: very upset, worked up

5

If you want to save money on gas, buy a COMPACT car instead of a giant SUV.

opposite word: giant

clue word: instead

compact means small, shortened, condensed

Synonym

1

The bird's INDIGO feathers shone deep blue in the morning sunlight.

same: blue

2

"It was SCORCHING outside today," complained Larry, "maybe the hottest day of the year."

same: very hot

3

When she HURLED the ball across the field, I said, "I didn't know you could throw like that!"

same: throw

4

He was the most HAPLESS person Laura had ever known. In other words, he had no luck at all.

same: no luck

5

"Spot" was an APT name for the dog. It was a fitting name because his white fur was covered in brown spots. 

same: fitting

Example

1

The restaurant floor was so SCUZZY at the end of the day. It was covered with awful stuff like spilled food, crumpled napkins, and other garbage.

examples: awful stuff like spilled food, crumpled napkins, and other garbage. 

scuzzy means yucky, disgusting

2

It was an IDYLLIC day - sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park.

example: sunny, warm and perfect

idyllic means extremely pleasant

3

The 3rd-grade class was full of PRECOCIOUS children. For example, one student could speak 3 languages and another was learning algebra.

example: one student could speak 3 languages and another was learning algebra

precocious: exceptionally smart, ahead of age

4

The river was polluted with NOXIOUS materials such as dangerous chemicals from a factory and fertilizer from nearby farms.

dangerous chemicals, fertilizer

noxious: lethal, deadly, could cause injury

5

Something in the refrigerator is so PUTRID, a horrible smell poured out when we opened the door.

horrible smell

putrid means rotting or smelling horribly

Definition

1

Diane was LETHARGIC; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.

- lacking energy

2

The doctor's writing was utterly ILLEGIBLE and impossible to read - no one could understand those scribbles.

impossible to read

3

The DROMENDARY, commonly called a camel, stores water and fat in its hump.

commonly called a camel

4

The CONGA is a barrel-shaped drum commonly heard in many types of music.

barrel-shaped drum

5

On a clear night, you can often see CONSTELLATIONS, or groups of stars, in the sky

groups of stars

General

1

We know the dog has a kind DISPOSITION because we've never seen her bite or scratch anyone.

clues: never bite or scratch

disposition: temperament, personality

2

Some birds like to build their nests in INCONSPICUOUS spots — high up in the tops of trees, well hidden by leaves.

clues: hidden, high up

inconspicuous means hidden or hard to see

3

The HABERDASHERY was Lou’s favorite place. He loved shopping for nice suits and expensive ties. 

nice suits, expensive ties

haberdashery: a store for men's clothing and accessories

4

Donnie was completely PERPLEXED when he scored 50% on his math test and had no idea what he did wrong. 

clues: had no idea

perplexed: puzzled , confused

5

Their DESCENT off the mountain was so much easier than the climb up. 

clue: off the mountain

descent: moving down,lowering