Context Clues

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

• ate

• overheated

• slept

• sunbathed

Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.

• stamp

• prohibition

• advertisement

• tax

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff. 

• gracefully

• calmly

• dangerously

• hopefully

I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe chocolate icing.

• hate

• love

• crave

• adore

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.

• silent

• serious

• bright

• exciting

The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.

• rustic

• small

• large

• charming

Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet.

• optional

• necessary

• unnecessary

• unimportant

Although she was skeptical about our plan at first, she finally believed that it would be a good idea.

• sure

• convinced

• doubtful

• confident

The fragrant aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

• colorful

• unpleasant

• pleasing

• silent

Her argument was so convincing that everyone agreed with her immediately.

• weak

• strong

• unbelievable

• irrelevant