Context Clues Practice 1

Front

shrouded
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was shrouded by smoke and dust.

Back

covered

Front

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

Back

Excited

Front

The man told us he needed to sit for a spell.

Back

A short, indefinite period of time.

Front

obsolete

Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.

Back

out-dated

Front

Appalled

Back

disgusted

Front

The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.

Back

tiring

Front

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

Back

thirsty

Front

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

What does aroma mean?

Back

smell

Front

The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.

Back

crowded

Front

novice

Back

beginner