Context Clues Vocabulary Challenge

Read the sentence: "The arid climate of the desert made it difficult for plants to grow." What does the word "arid" most likely mean?

• Wet

• Dry

• Cold

• Humid

Which word is a synonym for "happy"?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

In the sentence, "The cat was nimble as it jumped over the fence," what does "nimble" mean?

• Slow

• Clumsy

• Quick

• Lazy

Which word is an antonym for "difficult"?

• Hard

• Easy

• Challenging

• Tough

Read the sentence: "The ancient ruins were a testament to the civilization's grandeur." What does "grandeur" most likely mean?

• Simplicity

• Magnificence

• Smallness

• Weakness

In the sentence, "The boy was reluctant to try the new food," what does "reluctant" mean?

• Eager

• Unwilling

• Excited

• Happy

Which word is a synonym for "begin"?

• End

• Start

• Stop

• Finish

Read the sentence: "The teacher commended the student for her diligence in completing the project." What does "commended" most likely mean?

• Criticized

• Praised

• Ignored

• Punished

In the sentence, "The storm caused a lot of ruination in the town," what does "ruination" mean?

• Building

• Repair

• Damage

• Growth

Which word is an antonym for "increase"?

• Grow

• Expand

• Decrease

• Enlarge