Vocabulary List 2: Context Clues-Exercise 3

Mr. James is a fastidious customer who likes natural fabrics and well-tailored clothing.

• sharp

• hard-to-please

• memorable

• hard-to-fit

The spy ignored the minutiae of the report while he concentrated on the coded message.

• minor details

• major flaws

• meaning

• confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The security guards made a systematic inspection of the museum.

• occasional

• daily

• partial

• orderly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Eva's diligence was admirable; she never took a break until she had finished all of her tasks.

• determination

• enthusiasm

• constant effort

• momentary courage

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Before going out for a sail, John prudently checks to see that life jackets are on board.

• instinctively

• suspiciously

• repetitiously

• cautiously

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Mr. and Mrs. Coker expect punctilious manners at the dinner table.

• generous

• informal

• careful and exact

• elegant and gracious

Amy had the foresight to provide enough copies of her outline for the entire group.

• request

• idea

• ability to predict the attendance

• ability to prepare for the future

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Victor always carries a book with him so that he can make judicious use of his time.

• sensible

• legal

• special

• observant

The police made a meticulous examination of the car for clues.

• casual

• rapid

• precise

• hesitant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The admissions counselor emphasized how selective private colleges can be.

• dependable

• particular

• unpredictable

• logical