Definition
If the lightbulb is too dark to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
What does "Sick as a Dog" mean?
Example: "I was sick as a dog and I've never touched carrot cake again."
Extremely Sick
What are two definitions for the word "leaves"?
Leave = going, Leave = trees
Summer, Fall, Winter
Seasons
The author was so modest about her successful book being published.
Using context clues, what does modest mean?
shy, not liking to brag
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
What does "Piece of Cake" mean?
Example: "The boy found the project to be a piece of cake because it was incredibly easy."
Easy
What are two definitions for the word "second"?
Second: Place, Second: Time
Eggs, pancake, cereal
Breakfast foods
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
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot.
Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
What does "break a leg" mean?
Example: "Break a leg Sam, I'm sure your performance will be great."
Good Luck
What are two definitions for the word "bark"?
Bark: Tree, Bark: Dog
Bell, Desks, Library
Things in a school
The consequence of the rain was that the soccer game was cancelled.
Using context clues, consequence means...
result, effect, outcome
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
What does "Don't cry over spilled milk" mean?
Example: "I know you didn't mean to break my phone, so there's no use in crying over spilt milk now."
What are the two definitions for the word "Bat"?
Bat: Baseball, Bat: Animal
Tiger, Oranguatan, Python
Jungle Animals
The effects of the tornado where catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
Using context clues, catastrophic means...
causing great damage
He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart.
Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart
What does "raining cats and dogs" mean?
Example: "We wanted to play touch football, but now it's raining cats and dogs, so I guess we'll stay inside."
raining hard
What are the two definitions for the word "Fall"?
Fall: Down, Fall: Season
Hearing, Smelling, Touching
Senses
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