9th Grade Context Clues

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What does "jolt" mean in the context: She needed a jolt of caffeine to start her day?

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a sudden shock or surprise; a sudden, rough movement

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Skiers congregated around the lodge's fireplace. What does "congregated" mean?

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to come together in a group or crowd

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What does the word "desolate" mean?

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deserted

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What does the word "misconceptions" mean?

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wrong or mistaken idea

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He felt that his role in the company was becoming more ambiguous. What does the word "ambiguous" mean?

Back

not expressed or understood clearly

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The terms of the contract are negotiable. What does the word "negotiable" mean?

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able to be discussed and changed before an agreement or decision is made

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What does the word "entrusted" mean?

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to give someone the responsibility of doing something or of caring for someone or something

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The bus lurched down the highway. What does the word "lurched" mean?

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to make a sudden sideways or forward motion

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What does the word "vast" mean?

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very great in size, amount, or extent

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What does the word "deception" mean?

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the act of making someone believe something that is not true