Context clues

The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake. Using the synonym clue, the word saturated in this sentence means

• smelly

• wet

• dirty

• old

Mom had to sterilize, or clean, the baby's bottle. Using the synonym clue, the word sterilize in this sentence means

• clean

• throw out

• dirty

• buy

The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger. Using the synonym clue, the word radiantly in this sentence means

• hardly

• brightly

• barely

• really

Our 20-year-old oak tree is enormous, but the new ash tree next to it is pretty small. Using the antonym clue, the word enormous in this sentence means

• small

• dead

• huge

• green

The destitute man sat on the sidewalk feeling hopeless. He had no job, no home, and no reason to be happy. Using the synonym clue, the word destitute in this sentence means

• secure

• lucky

• hopeless

• rich

The old oak tree was gnarled, or twisted. Using the synonym clue, the word gnarled in this sentence means

• twisted

• straight

• angry

• tall

Our waitress seemed to be in a bad mood and was not very cordial to us. Using the antonym clue, the word cordial in this sentence means

• playful

• helpful

• friendly

• intelligent

She stored her old photos in the garret, while the blankets were stored in the basement. Using the antonym clue, the word garret in this sentence means

• attic

• plain

• outside

• tree