Vocabulary: Using Context

After his run, the boy was fatigued and wanted a snack to replenish his energy.

• energetic

• strong

• tired

• angry

The car factory had to reduce its workforce because of the effect of the shutdown.

• raise

• lower

• change

• fire

The basketball player decided to promote the shoe company after they paid him enough.

• challenge

• deny

• support

• buy

The guard dog was vicious and tore people apart if they trespassed.

• smart

• watchful

• passionate

• violent

After her friend made the offensive comment, she did not want to bother talking to him anymore.

• clever

• funny

• hurtful

• interesting

The food was communal, so students from every class could come get some if they wanted.

• delicious

• ready

• shared

• disgusting

When cleaning out the garage, half of what he found was extraneous junk that he end up tossing out.

• amazing

• unneeded

• flashy

• smelly

When looking for her lost dog, Susie had an inkling he might have gone to the neighbor's house.

• suspicion

• confusion

• question

• dream

The man's greed was excessive, and he never seemed to be happy with what he had.

• perfect

• too much

• too little

• obvious

"This test has me feeling anxious. I'm afraid I'll get a bad grade," she confessed to her friend

• ready

• upset

• stressed

• scared