Example: After writing a very detailed letter to his grandmother in Germany, Timmy also included a postscript

Context Clues: Synonyms

1.  The young man had a robust appearance; that is, strong and healthy. In this sentence, the word robust means   sick   weak   small   healthy	2.  The man was sent to the penitentiary, or prison, for stealing cars. In this sentence, the word penitentiary means   prison   heaven   hotel   paradise
3.  Mom made a delicious chocolate cake for us. The combination of dark chocolate and whipped cream created a scrumptious dessert. In this sentence, the word scrumptious means   tasteless   sour   delicious   terrible	4.  During the transition, or change, we will need to put the fourth graders with the fifth graders. In this sentence, the word transition means   radio   change   morning   during
5.  The worshippers congregated, or gathered, for the church service. In this sentence, the word congregated means   went away   left   dispersed   gathered	6.  A melancholy sadness fell over the crowd after hearing the shocking news. In this sentence, the word melancholy means   good   calm   quiet   depressed or sad

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Context Clues: Explanations

1.  The woman threw on her frock and ran outside, forgetting that she needed a belt around her dress. In this sentence, the word frock means   disregard   woman's dress   arch   socks	2.  We could tell by the rotten smell, that something putrid was in our trash can. In this sentence, the word putrid means   appealing   alive   rotten   ample
3.  After the driver lost control of her automobile, the vehicle careened off the road. It went down a bank and slammed into a tree. In this sentence, the word careened means   zigzagged   tidied   arranged   straightened	4.  The criminal glanced furtively at the police officer to make sure he had not been seen. In this sentence, the word furtively means   loudly   openly   quickly and secretly   slowly
5.  The artist worked meticulously on the sculpture of the bear to make it look as realistic as possible. In this sentence, the word meticulously means   carelessly   carefully or precisely   sloppily   quickly	6.  Mr. Battles allowed us to choose our science project, so Eric chose to concoct, or invent, a product that would keep ice from melting in your glass. In this sentence, the word concoct means   perform   invent   diagram   include

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Context Clues: Example Sentences

1.  Equestrian items would include saddles, horseshoes, and reins. In this sentence, the word equestrian means   having to do with the equator   having to do with horses   having to do with hair   having to do with royalty	2.  Projectiles include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket. In this sentence, the word projectiles means   things put down   things hurt   things shot forward   things broken
3.  In the fall, the bright foliage is a delight to see. Red, orange, and yellow leaves and vegetation paint the world for our enjoyment. In this sentence, the word foliage means   rocks   leaves   dirt   houses	4.  The emergency room doctors see patients with trauma, such as a broken bone, every night. In this sentence, the word trauma means   injury   headaches   goals   plans
5.  This summer we needed to move the pigs to their new pen. The old sow stubbornly refused to move. The old aphorism, "pig-headed," sure described her. In this sentence, the word aphorism means   falsehood   untruth   saying   forgery	6.  Many great orators such as Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, and James Madison laid the foundation for our constitution. In this sentence, the word orators means   speakers   writers   critics   poets

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Context Clues: Example Sentences

1.  Plants from the arbutus group, such as flowering trees and shrubs with berries, grow mainly in North America. Using the example clue, the word arbutus in this sentence means   group of trees and shrubs   vegetable   fruit

2.  Projectiles include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket. Using the example clue, the word projectiles in this sentence means   things hurt   things put down   things shot forward   things broken

3.  The dark clouds were a caveat of the coming storm. It was not the only warning we received. The town tornado alarm sounded soon after and gave us enough notice to seek shelter. Using the example clue, the word caveat in this sentence means   celebration   warning   withdrawal   keep

4.  Candles, flashlights, and lamps illuminate the room. Using the example clue, the word illuminate in this sentence means   lower   light up Darken   weaken

5.  An edifice, such as the Empire State Building, can take years to build. Using the example clue, the word edifice in this sentence means   large building   concrete wall   steel   coal mine

6.  A colossus, such as the Statue of Liberty, can be seen for miles around. Using the example clue, the word colossus in this sentence means   woman   torch   airplane   huge statue

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Context Clues: Explanations

1.  In Great Britain, the police officer was called a constable. Using the explanation clue, the word constable in this sentence means   criminal   poor person   policeman   jockey

2.  The servant burnished the silver vase, rubbing hard to bring back the shine. Using the explanation clue, the word burnished in this sentence means   muted   polished   clouded   pounded

3.  Our new puppy was so rambunctious; all she wanted to do was run in circles around the house. Using the explanation clue, the word rambunctious in this sentence means   quiet   calm   laid-back   energetic

4.  The lawsuit was so frivolous that the judge dismissed the case and told the attorney not to bring any more silly cases into his court. Using the explanation clue, the word frivolous in this sentence means   silly   long   critical   costly

5.  Phyllis felt elated when she won the race. Using the explanation clue, the word elated in this sentence means   miserable   sick   tired   happy

6.  Vickie engaged in scintillating conversation with our guests and delighted each one. Using the explanation clue, the word scintillating in this sentence means   turbulent   dull   witty   boring

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