guessing meaning from context

guessing meaning from context

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does slither mean in the context: The snake slithered through the grass. He was hunting?

Back

moved or traveled

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does roar probably mean? The tiger's roar could be heard in villages far away.

Back

a sound a tiger makes

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The thought of eating a rat is abhorrent to most people. (What does abhorrent probably mean? )

Back

horrible, repugnant

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does aboveboard probably mean?

Back

honestly, openly

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does gregarious probably mean?

Back

friendly, outgoing

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an egret?

Back

a type of bird

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does abundant probably mean?

Back

plentiful

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does arduous probably mean? The hill was too arduous for us to climb. We had to walk our bicycles up the hill.

Back

difficult, steep