Context Clues
What does it mean?
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Synonyms/Antonyms
100

The buzzing mosquito wouldn't leave me alone.  It was such a _____________________.

nuisance

100

This word means to get rid of something completely

abolish

100

Which word means to help shape someone's thinking or decision

influence

100

synonym for hardworking

diligent

200

After running outside all day, his hair was messy and ________________________.

disheveled

200

This word means strange or unusual

peculiar

200

Which word means to copy something exactly

duplicate

200

Antonym for giving up or quitting

persistent

300

She kept practicing even when it was hard.  She was very _____________________.

persistent

300

This word means very important or needed

essential

300

Which word means careful and hardworking

diligent

300

Synonym for strange or awkward

peculiar

400

The dark sky and thunder made the weather feel ____________________________.

ominous
400

This word means clear and full of detail

vivid

400

Which word means a situation is getting worse or more intense

escalate

400

Antonym for essential

unimportant, unnecessary

500

Before the big test, he felt nervous and ____________________________.

apprehensive

500
This word means to finish or achieve something

accomplish

500

Which word would best describe something very important for survival

essential

500

Synonym for ominous

scary or threatening