Contextual Clues 1

Although Alex usually looks unkempt, he had a very neat appearance at his job interview.

• oredely

• handsome

• messy

The two brothers are so different from each other; one is very introvert and the other is very talkative and friendly.

What is the meaning of introvert?

• shy and quiet

• creative and genius

• high in IQ and EQ

I don't like going to a crowded concert because there are too many people jamming the place up.

• Jammed

• Too many people

• Noisy place

This water is lukewarm, so I can drink it without hurting my tongue.

What is the meaning of lukewarm?

• Cold

• Warm

• Hot

Due to her busy schedule she forgot to have any meals. By supper time, she's feeling famished and ready to gobble down her food.

What is famished?

• feeling faint

• extremely hungry

• super tired

The newlyweds agreed to be very frugal in their shopping because they wanted to save enough money to buy a house.

• economical

• wasteful

• interested

She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.

What does feeble mean?

• Weak

• Good

• Strong

• Believable

Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match. When you describe an event as “transient”, you are saying that __________.

• it sounds like a train

• it is harmful

• it helps you win

• it doesn't last long

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?

• Covered

• ruined

• bounced

• invisible

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

• disguised

• watchful

• superior

• youthful