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If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
I needed some extra support, in my math class. Using context clues, what does support mean?
help
Honesty and respect are both important traits for people to learn and practice.
Something that describes a person's character or an "inherited characteristic."
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
The purpose of this article is to inform us all about psychology.
What does purpose mean?
What is psychology?
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The reason or the point of something. Why it has been written.
Psychology is the study of the mind.
I have such clear memories of my dream last night. I remember all the details vividly.
Clearly
vivid = clear, bright, alive
Maren had a reputation for being the class clown; she was always making people laugh in all of her classes.
a quality or characteristic recognized by other people
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as shrimp. Using context clues, what does detest mean?
dislikes
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
Angel left her umbrella at her friend's house so she got drenched during the rain storm on her way home. Drench means...
soak, wet, wet down, got wet
The company had to demolish, the building to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
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?
water from the sky
Fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are important too. Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary
Our class has a strategy for raising money for our class party. Using context clues, what does strategy mean?
plan
Because he chose to not do his homework; Seth received a consequence from his teacher. Consequence means.....
after effect, punishment, result, effect, outcome
When Thomas failed the test he had studied so hard for, a feeling of despair washed over him.
"loss of hope"
Math class was a burden for her, as she did not understand much of the material.
oppressive, difficult
Caroline transformed the old, run-down house into a beautiful home.
changed
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 bear’s impending hibernation caused him to pack on extra pounds to keep him warm during the extremely cold winter in his dark cave.
What does hibernation mean?
to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
to be or become inactive or dormant
My sister's eyes resemble our mother's eyes. Using context clues, what does resemble mean?
look like
The stars were brilliant in the clear night sky. Using context clues, what does brilliant mean?
bright
"If you are going to give advice, make sure it is constructive." Using context clues, what does constructive mean?
helpful
At first, I was reluctant to sign up for the drama club--now I'm glad I did!
hesitant, not sure
The apprehensive student sat with his pencil tightly gripped in his hand as he waited for his teacher to give him his final exam.
What does apprehensive mean?
nervous or anxious.