Vocab Context Clues

The perplexing puzzle took her hours to solve. What does "perplexing" mean in this context?

• Interesting

• Confusing

• Rewarding

• Simple

The eloquent speaker captivated the audience with her words. What does "eloquent" mean in this sentence?

• Boring

• Impressive

• Quiet

• Nervous

She had a vivid imagination and could create entire worlds in her stories.

• Colorless

• Fading

• Clear and Detailed

• Strange

His exasperation was obvious as he tried to fix the broken computer. What does "exasperation" mean in this context?

• Joy

• Frustration

• Satisfaction

• Surprise

The student was diligent in completing all of his homework assignments. What does "diligent" mean in this context?

• Lazy

• Careful and Persistent

• Uninterested

• Disorganized

The ominous clouds on the horizon indicated an approaching storm. What does "ominous" mean in this context?

• Dark and Scary

• Light and Fluffy

• Sunny

• Wet

The restaurant received a glowing review in the newspaper. What does "glowing" mean in this context?

• Negative

• Neutral

• Bland

• Positive and Enthusiastic

The pungent smell of spices filled the kitchen. What does "pungent" mean in this context? A. Sweet B. Strong and sharp-smelling C. Mild D. Invisible

• Sweet

• Strong

• Mild

• Invisible

The inquisitive child always asked a lot of questions. What does "inquisitive" mean in this context?

• Shy

• Curious

• Annoying

• Quiet

His frugal habits allowed him to save money for the future. What does "frugal" mean in this context?

• Generous

• Careless with Money

• Wise and Economical

• Messy