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

Context Clues: Synonyms

1.  During the transition, or change, we will need to put the fourth graders with the fifth graders. Using the synonym clue, the word transition in this sentence means   morning   change   radio   during

2.  Jackie was filled with mortification, or shame, because of her careless remark. Using the synonym clue, the word mortification in this sentence means   happy   confident   proud   shame

3.  The cop knocked the derringer, or gun, away from the bad guy. Using the synonym clue, the word derringer in this sentence means   hat   book   gun   jewelry

4.  We made tentative plans with the restaurant, even though we were still undecided when we would have her party. Using the synonym clue, the word tentative in this sentence means   sure   uncertain   definite   certain

5.  An unknown benefactor donated thousands of dollars to the homeless shelter. Using the synonym clue, the word benefactor in this sentence means   receiver   person donor   recipient

6.  The witness began to prevaricate when questioned under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away. Using the synonym clue, the word prevaricate in this sentence means   hesitate   continue   survive   sustain

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Context Clues: Antonyms

1.  The fumes were pernicious, not harmless. Using the antonym clue, the word pernicious in this sentence means   harmless   not dangerous   harmful   safe

2.  The sight of the ominous clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area. Using the antonym clue, the word ominous in this sentence means   clear   bright   fluffy   stormy or dark

3.  Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea. Using the antonym clue, the word skeptical in this sentence means   social   brave   doubting   relieved

4.  I could not fathom why the Seattle Seahawks lost to the worst team in the league, but I guess football can be a little confusing at times. Using the antonym clue, the word fathom in this sentence means   win   understand   increase   boast

5.  Using certain body language is illicit in some countries, but allowed in others. Using the antonym clue, the word illicit in this sentence means   dumb   awkward   cool   forbidden

6.  Mary always brought a sense of serenity home with her because of her calm ways, while Max brought a sense of chaos with him. Using the antonym clue, the word serenity in this sentence means   disorder   confusion   chaos   calmness

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Context Clues: Comparison Clues

1.  Although the city wanted to raze the old hotel, the citizens fought them, and the hotel was saved from destruction. Using the comparison clue, the word raze in this sentence means   destroy   lifted   raise   leave alone

2.  Jill's capricious behavior shows up when she speaks out of turn. Using the comparison clue, the word capricious in this sentence means   careful   stable   steady   careless

3.  The unsubstantial story was as if she were retelling a dream. Using the comparison clue, the word unsubstantial in this sentence means   true   unreal   realistic

4.  The mother was determined to prove her son's innocence; the father was resolute as well. Using the comparison clue, the word resolute in this sentence means   determined   wavering   not determined   unsure

5.  Although the cabinet was ligneous, it wasn't made with real wood. Using the comparison clue, the word ligneous in this sentence means   empty   brown   native   wood-like

6.  When Mother became ill and needed help, Grandma's visit turned out to be fortuitous. Using the comparison clue, the word fortuitous in this sentence means   well timed   unhelpful   long   badly timed

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Context Clues: Contrast Clues

1.  The science project was easy, but the math homework was arduous. Using the contrast clue, the word arduous in this sentence means   wet   difficult   simple   easy

2.  Honesty is the best policy because being fraudulent can get you in big trouble with your parents. Using the contrast clue, the word fraudulent in this sentence means   pure   focused   dishonest   sassy

3.  The disabled woman overcame great adversity in order to compete in the marathon. Using the contrast clue, the word adversity in this sentence means   difficulty   chance   ease   opportunity

4.  The behavior in the classroom was calm, but the behavior in the lunchroom was obstreperous. Using the contrast clue, the word obstreperous in this sentence means   quiet   calm   peaceful   noisy and unruly

5.  The bank robber kept a hostage captive for twenty-four hours until he decided to emancipate him. Using the contrast clue, the word emancipate in this sentence means   captive   hold   free   keep

6.  He walked nonchalantly to his next class, unlike the other students who were running to get to theirs. Using the contrast clue, the word nonchalantly in this sentence means   easygoing or uncaring   concerned   excited   worried

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