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 "I have butterflies in my stomach." mean?
I'm nervous.
What are two definitions for the word "leaves"?
Leave = going, Leave = trees
The author was so modest about her successful book being published.
Using context clues, what does modest mean?
shy, not liking to brag
After dropping a glass and breaking it, Emily picked up the shards of glass and discarded them so nobody got injured.
Using context clues, what does shards mean?
pieces of something broken
What does "Call it a day" mean?
To end something, stop doing something
What are two definitions for the word "duck"?
Go down, the animal
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 "The ship has sailed" mean?
You missed your chance
What are two definitions for the word "bark"?
Bark: Tree, Bark: Dog
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?
You can't worry over things you can't change
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
The effects of the tornado where catastrophic, and the town took a long time to rebuild.
Using context clues, catastrophic means...
causing great damage
While on a trip, Jerry found a new plant. It was very peculiar. He had never seen a plant with such odd colors
Using context clues, what does peculiar mean?
very strange
What does "When pigs fly." mean?
That is not going to happen.
What are the two definitions for the word "Fall"?
Fall: Down, Fall: Season
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