Vocab Unit 2 Context Clues

Front

Antics of chimpanzees amused crowds at the zoo.

Back

Ridiculous Behavior.

Front

The governor was an avowed supporter of the plan to aid public libraries. What does avowed mean?

Back

Declared openly and proudly.

Front

Banter: Enjoyable, playful teasing among friends around a firepit.

Back

Playful and teasing talk

Front

Thanksgiving celebrates nature's gifts. What does 'bountiful' mean?

Back

Generous and plentiful

Front

Congested means overcrowded and jammed.

Back

Overcrowded and Jammed

Front

Home team survived a six-game losing streak with no detriment to its league standing, still in first place. What does detriment mean?

Back

Injury, loss, or damage.

Front

Jeans are made of durable denim, which won't tear easily. What does durable mean?

Back

Lasts for a long time.

Front

Ben Franklin was an enterprising young man with imagination and energy.

Back

Energetic and imaginative.

Front

Frugal meals at home save money.

Back

Money conscious and thrifty.

Front

Pedestrians moved gingerly on slippery, snow-covered streets of New York. What does 'gingerly' mean?

Back

With extreme care and caution.