Context Clues Practice

Front

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

Back

burned

Front

The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.

Back

horrible

Front

GENEROSITY (Over the holidays, families can show their GENEROSITY by donating food to the homeless.)

Back

willingness to give

Front

Since Amanda deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.

Back

delayed

Front

Unlike my frugal mother, I don't shop bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons. 

Back

thrifty

Front

Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades.

Back

praise

Front

Teenagers tend to be belligerent when arguing with their parents.

Back

warlike

Front

We often travel to Missouri in the fall to see the bright colors of the fall foliage.

Back

leaves

Front

feeble (She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell she wasn't telling the truth.)

Back

weak

Front

paraffin

Back

wax used for sealing