Context Clues

Front

Clues to the meaning of 'perturbed': her father walked in, sounding annoyed.

Back

sounding annoyed, too

Front

Ecstatic means: They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

Back

Excited

Front

Stationary means:

Back

Staying in one place

Front

The garrulous boy rambled on about his day at school. What does garrulous mean?

Back

talkative

Front

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

Back

easily noticed

Front

Marcia is a novice soccer player on her first practice day.

Back

beginner

Front

Dan found his job as a dishwasher to be monotonous, repeating the same tasks.

Back

boring

Front

The teacher was appalled by the honey-covered homework.

Back

disgusted

Front

Meaning of 'deferred':

Back

delayed

Front

Feeble excuse for late work; not truthful.

Back

weak