Vocabulary practice/using context clues

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Jessie is an extreme trickster. He pranks his friends so often they are never quite sure when or if they can trust him. The context clues lead us to understand that a trickster is...

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someone who enjoys tricking or deceiving others.

Front

The shrewd detective was able to easily analyze the evidence and accurately conclude which suspect was guilty. Using the clues in this sentence, I can determine that shrewd means...

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clever

Front

Which statement is an example of exaggeration? Options: I haven't eaten since 7:00 this morning, My stomach is growling so loud you can hear it, I am going to eat every bit of my lunch today, I had to wait forever for my lunch.

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I had to wait forever for my lunch.

Front

Which character could be called legendary? Options: George Washington, Spongebob Squarepants, Hercules, Mrs. Davis.

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Hercules

Front

Recall: Linda tried and tried to remember everything her teacher had taught about the Alamo, but she just couldn't recall the information.

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remember

Front

vividly

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dull

Front

Context clues to determine the meaning of accentuated in the sentence: Ms Burgess accentuated the title of the story by drawing arrows directly to the bold print and highlighting the words.

Back

highlighting the words

Front

I like all flavors of ice cream, but I am especially partial to butter pecan. Which definition of partial is used in this sentence?

Back

favoring something or someone; fond of

Front

Splendor: We were astonished by the beauty and splendor of the snow capped mountains. It was truly a majestic sight to behold.

Back

something of great beauty or impressive appearance

Front

Resourceful: The student figured out a way to build a volcano for his project using simple materials found around the house.

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able to solve problems in clever ways; using your resources