Context Clues

Front

The hike to the mountains was grueling.

Back

tiring

Front

If something is done meticulously, it is done-

Back

working very carefully.

Front

Tanya loved her dad, but she was organized while he was haphazard. A haphazard person is-

Back

disorganized

Front

Clues to the meaning of 'perturbed':

Back

sounding annoyed, too

Front

Luis was adamant, insisting, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" Define adamant.

Back

stubborn

Front

Context clues: 'ecstatic' in 'They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.'

Back

Excited

Front

Meaning of 'stationary' in the context of drifting continents.

Back

Staying in one place

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

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

Back

thirsty