Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Grade 8 • Context Clues

It was inevitable that she would eventually find out the truth.

 

What does the word 'inevitable' mean?

• To spread or flow throughout something

• Something that is certain to happen

• A person who brings a lawsuit to court

• Very careful and thorough in doing something

The evidence provided was insufficient to prove his innocence.

 

What does the word 'insufficient' mean?

• Not enough

• To spread or flow throughout something

• Being very overweight and unhealthy

• Something that is certain to happen

The company is currently working on resolving the issue internally.

 

What does the word 'internally' mean?

• Happening or existing inside something or someone

• A meal eaten in the afternoon

• Something that is needed or required

• A show or contest with costumes and performances

The organization has provided legitimate evidence to support their claims.

 

What does the word 'legitimate' mean?

• A small store that sells newspapers and magazines

• A meal eaten in the afternoon

• Genuine or valid

• Being very overweight and unhealthy

Good health habits and regular exercise contribute to increased longevity.

 

What does the word 'longevity' mean?

• Living or lasting a long time

• Not willing to change your mind

• Being very overweight and unhealthy

• Something that is certain to happen

We enjoyed a delicious luncheon at the new restaurant.

 

What does the word 'luncheon' mean?

• A meal eaten in the afternoon

• A show or contest with costumes and performances

• Being very overweight and unhealthy

• Genuine or valid

She spread malicious rumors about her coworker.

 

What does the word 'malicious' mean?

• Something that is needed or required

• Mean and intentionally wanting to harm

• Giving human traits to non-human objects

• Something that is certain to happen

The mercenary was hired to protect the village from invading forces.

 

What does the word 'mercenary' mean?

• A soldier who fights for money

• Something that is needed or required

• Having a positive and hopeful outlook

• Very careful and thorough in doing something

She approached her work with a meticulous attention to detail.

 

What does the word 'meticulous' mean?

• A show or contest with costumes and performances

• Very careful and thorough in doing something

• Not willing to change your mind

• A small store that sells newspapers and magazines

The store carries a wide range of miscellaneous items, including kitchen gadgets, office supplies, and decor.

 

What does the word 'miscellaneous' mean?

• Having a positive and hopeful outlook

• Different things that don't fit together

• A person who brings a lawsuit to court

• Being very overweight and unhealthy