Definition
If the lamp is not bright enough to illuminate, the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
to light up
I needed some extra assistance 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; secret
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
What is Mrs. Bell's last name?
Bell
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
The father and son collected kindling, so they could start a campfire. Using context clues, what does kindling mean?
dry twigs and sticks
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?
Really dislike; hate
Which is heavier, a pound of feathers or a pound of rocks
Neither....they both weigh a pound.
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?
rain, sleet, snow, and hail (any type of wet weather)
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; abundant
You can find it in Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, but not in Venus or Neptune.
The letter R
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
Are you sure we packed enough provisions, 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?
incredibly hot
Tell me a goal for you in this class.
Answers will vary.
He knew his future was precarious. It would take only one mistake for it to fall apart. Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
something that is unstable or unreliable, posing a risk
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; a tailor
It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out. Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?
normal; regular
A policeman can't be lenient, or people won't obey the law. Using context clues, what does lenient mean?
Lenient means forgiving; easy-going
What should we use to help us understand what a word means in a sentence?
Context clues