Context Clues

One small cookie did nothing to satiate his hunger.

• AMUSE

• MOVE

• DESTROY

• SATISFY

In springtime, the flora in our city blooms with vibrant colors!

• RIVERS

• BOOKS

• ANIMALS

• FLOWERS

The disparity between the rich and the poor is getting worse every year.

• BOND or RELATIONSHIP

• GAP or DIFFERENCE

• SIMILARITY or AGREEMENT

• SADNESS or MISERY

The boy felt like an outcast at his new school because he hadn't made any friends yet.

• someone who

  CAN'T MAKE FRIENDS

• someone who

  IS ALONE OR ISOLATED

• someone who

  IS VERY POPULAR

• someone who

  DISLIKES EVERYONE

My new business is so lucrative that I may be able to retire early.

• PROFITABLE

• TERRIBLE

• GENEROUS

• FRIENDLY

Her incandescent smile and wit charmed even the grumpiest guest at the party.

• BRILLIANT or GLOWING

• TOUGH

• DULL and UNINTERESTING

• ANNOYING

Their mischief continued into adulthood. They were always telling rude jokes and causing trouble.

• BAD BEHAVIOR

• ENJOYMENT

• CRYING

• HATRED

The summer heat made everyone slow and lethargic, so we decided to postpone the hike.

• EXCITED

• TIRED

• HAPPY

• SAD

The long weekend was a much-needed respite for the hardworking students and staff at school.

• EXERCISE or TASK

• VACATION or BREAK

• MEDICINE or REMEDY

• DISEASE or ILLNESS

He grudgingly accepted her apology. He didn't believe she was sorry, but he wanted to move on.

• JOYFULLY

• SCARILY

• UNWIILLINGLY

• EASILY