Context Clues Practice

Front

The hike to the mountains was grueling.

Back

tiring

Front

I was so parched, I drank a glass of water in one gulp.

Back

thirsty

Front

The delightful aroma of cooking food made my mouth water.

Back

smell

Front

The parking lot was congested, taking half an hour to exit.

Back

crowded

Front

Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.

Back

jealous

Front

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

Back

beginner

Front

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

Back

easily noticed

Front

The lost campers sweltered in the desert sun.

Back

burned

Front

The most tragic part of the movie was the war, causing many to lose their homes.

Back

disastrous, awful

Front

Greg begged his parents to permit him to watch more TV, but they said he had to finish his homework.

Back

allow