Context Clues/Vocabulary

Front

Define auspicious.

Back

Favorable

Front

Define quandary.

Back

Dilemma

Front

Using context clues, what is the meaning of aversive?

Back

Unpleasant

Front

Define voracious.

Back

Starving

Front

Define placate.

Back

Soothe

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Front

What is a synonym for 'favorable'?

Back

Advantageous

Front

What does it mean to be in a dilemma?

Back

To be in a situation where one has to make a difficult choice.

Front

What is the opposite of 'unpleasant'?

Back

Pleasant

Front

What does 'voracious' imply about someone's appetite?

Back

It implies that the person has a very strong desire to eat.