Context Clues
The buzzing mosquito wouldn't leave me alone. It was such a _____________________.
nuisance
This word means to get rid of something completely
abolish
Which word means to help shape someone's thinking or decision
influence
synonym for hardworking
diligent
After running outside all day, his hair was messy and ________________________.
disheveled
This word means strange or unusual
peculiar
Which word means to copy something exactly
duplicate
Antonym for giving up or quitting
persistent
She kept practicing even when it was hard. She was very _____________________.
persistent
This word means very important or needed
essential
Which word means careful and hardworking
diligent
Synonym for strange or awkward
peculiar
The dark sky and thunder made the weather feel ____________________________.
This word means clear and full of detail
vivid
Which word means a situation is getting worse or more intense
escalate
Antonym for essential
unimportant, unnecessary
Before the big test, he felt nervous and ____________________________.
apprehensive
accomplish
Which word would best describe something very important for survival
essential
Synonym for ominous
scary or threatening