Vocab Unit 2 Context Clues

The antics of the chimpanzees amused the crowds at the zoo and made the children laugh.

What does antics mean?​

• Serious Language​

• Ridiculous Behavior​

• Loud yells​

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The governor was an avowed supporter of the plan to aid public libraries throughout the state. He has given many speeches supporting the plan.

What does avowed mean?​

• Declared openly and proudly​

• Hidden quietly​

• Not strong​

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There is nothing my friends and I enjoy more than to banter and joke with each other while sitting around  a firepit.​

What does banter mean?​

• Support

• Playful and teasing talk​

• Serious discussion​

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On Thanksgiving Day, people all over America celebrate the bountiful gifts of nature. We are fortunate to have so many resources!​

What does bountiful mean?​

• Beautiful and amazing​

• Limited and scare​

• Generous and plentiful​

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No matter how many times I blew my nose, I was still congested and could hardly breathe!​

What does congested mean?​

• Clear and uncluttered​

• Overcrowded and Jammed​

• Against what is normal​

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The home team survived a six-game losing streak with almost no detriment to its standing in the league. They were still in first place.​

What does detriment mean?​

• Injury, loss, or damage​

• Discouragement​

• Help or aide ​

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Jeans are made of denim because they are a very durable fabric. They won’t tear easily.​

What does durable mean?​

• Lasts for a short time​

• Lasts for a long time​​

• Meant to be used once​

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Ben Franklin was an enterprising young man; he had enough imagination and energy to invent many things!​

What does enterprising mean?​

• Lazy and boring​

• Kind and gentle​

• Energetic and imaginative​

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At home, we usually prepare frugal, but still delicious meals to try and save some money.​

What does frugal mean?​

• Money conscious and thrifty​

• Expensive and luxurious​

• Moldy and rotten​

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Pedestrians made their way gingerly along the slippery, snow-covered streets of New York.​

What does gingerly mean?​

• Aggressively and confidently ​

• With extreme care and caution​

• Quickly and with no concern ​