Definition
The addendum to the contract clarified the terms of the agreement.
What is a thing that is added; an appendix or
addition to a book or written document
The local police have jurisdiction over the city streets and neighborhoods. Using context clues, what does Jurisdiction mean?
What is an area of authority or control; the right to administer justice
The loud noise caused the dog to cringe in fear and seek shelter under the bed. What is the synonym for cringe?
What is cower
She was delighted by the surprise party and the unexpected gathering. What is the antonym for delighted?
What is aghast
What is Ms. C's last name?
What is Patel_Chalabian
The proximity of the school to the park made it convenient for the students to have outdoor activities.
What is nearness, closeness
The prodigal son returned home after years of living a reckless lifestyle.
Using context clues, what does prodigal mean?
What is wastefully extravagant; lavishly or generously abundant;one who is wasteful and self-indulgent
for double points, what recent vocabulary word is this similar to? Frivolous
She looked at the outdated technology with scorn, considering it inferior to modern advancements. what is the synonym for scorn?
What is disdain?
The small apartment had limited space, unlike the ample room in the spacious house. Using context clues what does ample mean?
What is more than enough, large, spacious
Which is heavier, a pound of feathers or a pound of rocks
Neither....they both weigh a pound.
It is important for professionals to adhere to ethical standards in their work. Using context clues what is the meaning of ethical?
What is
having to do with morals, values, right and wrong; in accordance with standards of right conduct; requiring a prescription for purchase
The demolition crew used heavy machinery to pulverize the old building into rubble. Using context clues, what does pulverize mean?
What is to grind or pound to a powder or dust; to destroy or overcome (as though by smashing into fragments)
The student's flippant remarks during the serious discussion were inappropriate and disrespectful. What is the synonym for flippant?
What is facetious?
The explanation seemed implausible, unlike the plausible reasoning given by the witness. Using context clues, what does plausible mean?
What is appearing true, reasonable, or fair
You can find it in Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, but not in Venus or Neptune.
The letter R
The whisper was inaudible from across the room. Using context clues what is the meaning of inaudible?
Whta is not able to be heard?
The mystery novel was filled with plot twists and intrigue that kept the readers guessing until the very end. Using context clues what does intrigue mean?
to form and carry out plots; to puzzle or excite the curiosity; crafty dealings, underhanded plotting
The books on the shelf were arranged in a haphazard manner, making it difficult to find a specific title. Using context clues, what is a synonym for haphazard?
What is indiscriminate?
She preferred the refined taste of gourmet food over the plebeian fare of fast food.Using context clues, what does plebian mean?
What is common, vulgar
Tell me a goal you are working on in class.
Answers will vary.
The volatile chemical required careful handling due to its tendency to react explosively. Using context clues what is the meaning of volatile?
What is highly changeable, fickle; tending to become violent or explosive; changing readily from the liquid to the gaseous state
The student had to assert herself to be heard in the noisy classroom. context clues, what does assert mean?
What is to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully
The inscription on the tombstone honored the memory of the beloved teacher and served as a reminder of her impact on the community. What is a synonym for inscription?
What is epitaph?
Instead of seeing a ghostly apparition, she saw a real person standing in front of her.Using context clues, what does apparition mean?
What is
a ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual appearance
What should we use to help us understand what a word means in a sentence?
Context clues