Context Clues

Front

Meaning of 'accentuate' in context: "I use black eye liner and shimmery light brown eye shadow to accentuate my blue eyes."

Back

Emphasize

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

The football player was a voracious eater who could easily eat three large pizzas at dinner.

Back

Having a huge appetite

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Irvin was a gregarious person who loved to bring friends together.

Back

Sociable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

Amiable in the context of a flight attendant's personality.

Back

Friendly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

Cassie needed a believable excuse for her final project.

Back

Believable

Front

During the national shutdown, the government issued a stimulus check to invigorate the sluggish economy. What does 'invigorate' mean?

Back

Energize

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Front

Alonzo is a zealous animal lover but doesn't own pets due to allergies.

Back

Enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Engrossed in a book means being able to ignore everything around.

Back

Absorbed In

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

Scrutiny in the context of a girl sneaking out and losing her parents' trust.

Back

Careful examination

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

As a child, the singer had a proclivity for music, leading to professional lessons at age 8. What does 'proclivity' mean?

Back

Natural inclination

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C