Definition
If the lamp is not bright enough to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
make brighter/brighten
I needed some extra assistance, like tutoring,in my math class. Using context clues, what does assistance 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
Katrina caused a great cataclysm when she knocked over the bookshelves. Books and papers went all over the floor. Using context clues, what does CATACLYSM mean?
Disaster/mess
We do not like how the circus animals are treated, so we plan to boycott the circus and not buy any tickets. Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
not support
not go
The father and son collected kindling, like sticks and logs, so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
dry wood
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She despises tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp. Using context clues, what does despise mean?
dislikes a lot, hates
I love pizza, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe pepperoni toppings. Using context clues, what does loathe mean?
hate
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
I tried to eradicate all the dandelions by pulling them all out of the lawn. Using context clues, what does eradicate mean?
destroy, get rid of them all ..
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?
water that falls from the sky
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
Sarah used a lot of big words when she made her presentation. Her teacher said she was verbose. What does verbose mean?
use big words
The best way to describe Anna is that 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
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, including food and clothes, for this trip? Using context clues, what does provisions mean?
supplies
The old man ambled slowly down the sidewalk while his dog walked next to him. Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walked, walked slowly
The desert had scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it was quite chilly. Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
very hot
Compared to the Jolly Green Giant, Thumbelina is minuscule. What does miniscule mean?
short, small, tiny
Humptey Dumptey knew the way he was walking on the wall was precarious. It would take only one mistake for him to fall. Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
dangerous
Lou went to the haberdashery to buy a new suit for his uncle’s wedding. Using context clues, what does haberdashery mean?
a place where clothes are sold
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it is plain. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
plain or regular
A paint remover should be stringent, or it will be too weak to take the paint off the walls. Using context clues, what does stringent mean?
very strong
Nick was persnickety about shoes and clothes. He only liked name brand clothes and refused to wear anything else. What does persnickety mean?
picky, choosy