Context Clues

Front

Mara felt apprehensive about camping, fearing bears or mountain lions.

Back

worried

Front

Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing.

Back

happy

Front

Meaning of 'wretched' after a night of rain and a torn tent.

Back

miserable

Front

Vacillated: I vacillated between a family vacation or summer camp; hard to choose.

Back

Wavered

Front

Meaning of 'quandary':

Back

dilemma

Front

The con man bamboozled the customers with false promises.

Back

deceived

Front

Decorum in listening: hands folded, mouth closed, eyes on the teacher, unlike others who were talking.

Back

well mannered

Front

T. J. will rescind permission for toy use, meaning to cancel.

Back

cancel

Front

Luis pondered the idea, remaining deep in thought for half a minute. What does 'pondered' mean?

Back

thought about

Front

Teenagers are often belligerent when arguing with parents.

Back

hostile