Definition
If the bulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does ILLUMINATE mean?
light up
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, so not all employees had access to those records.
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
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The lost campers sweltered in the desert sun.
A. ate B. over-heated C. slept D. sunbathed
B. over-heated
Hurricane Katrina caused a great CATACLYSM - the damage to New Orleans left many people homeless as they waited for rescue teams.
Using context clues, what does CATACLYSM mean?
Disaster/mess
Samuel is so brog that he gets an A on almost every test.
Using context clues, what does BROG mean?
smart
As soon as we arrived, all of the vacationers besieged the travel office, which overwhelmed the hotel staff.
Using context clues, what does the word BESIEGED mean?
to crowd around; surround
My father's favorite salutation is "Howdy, friend!"
Using context clues what does SALUTATION mean?
Greeting
Nelson developed an affinity for nature growing up in the woods of northern Wisconsin. As an adult, he brought his love of the land to his political career.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word AFFINITY?
love; deep admiration
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does LOATHE mean?
hate
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Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.
A. stamp B. prohibition C. advertisement D. tax
D. tax
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 company had to decimate part of the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does DECIMATE mean?
destroy
Objects like the sun are so luminous that it is difficult to look directly at them.
Using context clues, what does LUMINOUS mean?
bright, radiant
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
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The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
A. gracefully B. lazily C. dangerously D. hopefully
C. dangerously
No matter where you go, the internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The internet is truly ubiquitous.
Using context clues, what does UBIQUITOUS mean?
present, appearing, or found everywhere
Tomorrow I'm going to the floz to get some food for the week.
Using context clues, what is the FLOZ?
store
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious; she works very hard and is does her best to do well with ordinary tasks.
Using context clues, what does AMBITIOUS mean?
hard working and driven to succeed
I believe that it would be better if people were given incentives for them to work harder, for example, lowering taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn.
Using context clues, what does INCENTIVE mean?
motivation, a reason for doing something
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
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The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.
A. silent B. serious C. bright D. presidential
B. serious
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.
Using context clues, define what the word ZOOSH means.
perfect/good
He has somehow leapt to a higher plateau during the last few years—which was all the more amazing given his precarious health.
Using context clues, what does PRECARIOUS mean?
likely to fall apart; unstable
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
The young girl was very aloof. Everyone thought that she was unapproachable because she appeared cold and distant from her peers.
Using context clues, what does ALOOF mean?
Unsociable, unapproachable
The school's old principal was lax with the rules, unlike the new principal who enforces them all.
Using context clues, what does LAX mean?
lenient, slack
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The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
A. rustic B. small C. painted D. charming
D. charming
We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that.
Using context clues, what does the word TREPIDATION mean?
fear or agitation about something that may happen
Sarah is so slen. She often complains when the teacher doesn't call on her. Every day she whines constantly, which bothers everyone in class.
Using context clues, define the word SLEN.
annoying/whiny