Context Clues Practice

Front

sweltered

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

Back

sweated

Front

precariously

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

Back

dangerously

Front

We often travel to New England in autumn to see the bright colors of the foliage.

Back

leaves

Front

somber

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.

Back

serious

Front

The impudent boy was assigned a detention for his inappropriate behavior that occurred during the guest speaker's presentation.

Back

rude

Front

dismal Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

Back

gloomy

Front

Conner's constant prevaricating caused most of his teachers not to believe him.

Back

lying

Front

dilatory

Back

delaying

Front

The propitious weather report encouraged the families to go ahead with their picnic.

Back

favorable

Front

malevolent

Back

evil