Context Clues Practice 5

Front

The man seemed hostile to the kids because he looked grumpy and unapproachable.

Back

unfriendly

Front

various

Back

numerous

Front

The desert is a vast open space.

Back

enormous

Front

The chihuahua was so scared, it began to quiver.

Back

shake

Front

earnest

Sarah is an earnest person who always means what she says.

Back

sincere

Front

vanish

The magician made the rabbit in the hat vanish.

Back

disappear

Front

This year’s winter was harsh. It was less than zero degrees everyday and there were five major snow storms.

Back

severe

Front

The house down the street is vacant. No one lives there.

Back

empty

Front

Astonished

Charlie was astonished to see that everyone was at City Hall.

Back

surprised

Front

There was a meeting at City Hall to talk about erecting a new skate park.

Back

constructing