Context Clue Vocabulary

I thoroughly enjoyed that particular TV series and was saddened to discover that it was going on hiatus after only six episodes. What does hiatus mean in this sentence?

• a break                               
• an opening 
• a passage 
• a gap

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Try as I might, I simply could not swallow the mawkish-tasting medicine without gagging. The term mawking-tasting nearly means

• insipid 
• sentimental
• nauseating
• mushy

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The classroom was in a state of bedlam when the substitute was trying to teach. What does bedlam most likely mean? 

• discipline 
• dreaminess 
• peace
• disorder

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The transient lifestyle of Ishmeal Beah meant he never slept in the same place more than a few nights in a row. What is the closest meaning of the word transient? 

• long-lasting 
• ardent 
• scholarly
• temporary

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Jared had a burning desire to play in the NBA, but he was pragmatic enough to realize that his lack of height and many basketball injuries in college might make his goal impossible to achieve. The word pragmatic means:

• nonsensical

• hopeful

• realistic

• lack of common sense

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

My aunt went to the psychic fair because she hoped to find a clairvoyant who would be able to see what would happen to her marriage and career in the next few years. The word clairvoyant means:

• a traveller

• one who analyzes the past

• a job or life coach

• one who is able to predict or foretell future events

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The principal suspected that Mr. Green's class would be out of control, yet he was pleasantly surprised to see the well behaved boys and girls working assiduously on their science projects. The word assiduously means:

• attentively and carefully

• carelessly and sloppily

• sarcastically and duplicity

• apathetically and lethargically

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Even though the administration tried to stifle student opposition to the new uniform code, they managed to express their concerns by carrying signs and speaking at the school board meeting. The word stifle means:

• to stop

• to sniff

• a minor or unimportant point

• to encourage

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

No one wanted to be around Dad when he was sick, for he became cranky and querulous; anything we said could lead to heated words. The work querulous means:

• in a sickly manner

• demanding of others

• frustrated and impatient

• complaining in an argumentative way

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Geometry is difficult and confusing. No matter how many times the teacher explains a problem, I find myself flummoxed! The word flummoxed means:

• disturbed and angry

• sad and worried

• totally confused

• not caring about anything

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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