Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
The bride couldn't believe that the sample wedding gown she tried on FIT LIKE A GLOVE. She didn't even have to have it hemmed.
fits perfectly
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
Because the author was so modest, she didn't make a big deal about her book being published.
Using context clues, what does modest mean?
shy, not liking to brag
Date
- A day of the week
- A date is where two people get together to get to know each other
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
My uncle said he had a bear in his basement. I believed him! But, he was always saying things tongue in cheek.
Joking or not being serious.
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, however I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
Mary left her umbrella at her friend's house so she got drenched during the rain storm on her way home.
Using context clues, what does drenched mean?
soaked, very wet
Patient
-Able to wait calmy
- A person receiving medical treatment
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot. They used a wrecking ball.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
I was trying to win the game, but I bit the dust instead.
To be defeated or to lose.
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
The consequence of the rain was that the soccer game was cancelled.
Using context clues, consequence means...
result, effect, outcome
-virus on a computer
-an illness (COVID)
Anna has always wanted to become a doctor. She has had straight A's since pre-k. The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious.
Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
We've been fighting for long enough. Let's bury the hatchet.
Make peace or make up.
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled 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
The effects of the tornado where catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
Using context clues, catastrophic means...
causing great damage
Minor
- lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two
- a child
He made a lot of bad choices and knew that he may get in trouble with the police. He knew his future was precarious.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart
I know you messed up my room. It is time to come face the music.
Accept the consequences.
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 makes sure we follow them all.
Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient, easy-going, not strict
With a few alterations I was able to make the old witch costume into a scary vampire costume.
Using context clues, what does alterations mean?
changes, fixes
Strike
-To hit something
-A strike in baseball