Using Context Clues

Front

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.

Back

smell

Front

meticulously

Back

working very carefully.

Front

adamant

Back

stubborn

Front

stationary
The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.

Back

Staying in one place

Front

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over 

Back

boring

Front

sever

Back

separate

Front

When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

Back

explain

Front

PERMIT

Back

allow