Context Clues for Definitions Practice

The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes. What does TRAGIC mean?

• fantasy, dream

• disastrous, awful

• extremely happy

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. What does appalled mean?

• Pleased

• Surprised

• Frustrated

• Disgusted

The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out. What does congested mean?

• empty

• hot

• crowded

• forceful

We didn't know the contents of the large box until we opened it. What does contents mean?

• a large box

• what is inside something

• to tie something

• a page number

In the sentence "The colossal elephant towered over the other animals in the zoo," what does the word "colossal" most likely mean?

• Tiny

• Huge

• Average

• Small

The puppy was so __timid__ that it hid behind the couch when the doorbell rang. What does the word "timid" mean in this sentence?

• Brave

• Shy

• Energetic

• Loud

The __elated__ child jumped up and down when she saw her birthday present. What does the word "elated" mean in this sentence?

• Sad

• Angry

• Joyful

• Tired

The cake was so __scrumptious__ that everyone wanted a second piece. What does the word "scrumptious" mean in this sentence?

• Tasteless

• Delicious

• Bitter

• Sour

In the sentence "The sunflowers were vibrant and full of life, unlike the wilted roses," what does the word "wilted" most likely mean?

• Fresh

• Dying

• Blooming

• Growing

In the sentence "The diligent student completed all her homework before dinner," what does the word "diligent" most likely mean?

• Lazy

• Hardworking

• Careless

• Slow