Vocabulary with Context Clues

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?

The desert is an arid and dry landscape.

• decorative

• cold

• waterless

Which phrase from the passage provides context clues for the meaning of the word savvy?

• "When I observe my sister"

• "I find her"

• "Shrewd and clever"

What is the meaning of cordial as it is used in the sentence below?

She gave a cordial greeting which was so different from the cold, unfriendly words she'd said yesterday.

• friendly and warm

• quiet and proud

• angry and annoyed

Which word or phrase from the passage helps you figure out the meaning of the word irate?

• "the birthday cake"

• "the clown"

• "angrily smashed"

What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed? Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too.

• relaxing with a magazine

• her father walked in

• sounding annoyed, too

Which word or phrase from the passage helps you figure out the meaning of the word bombastic?

The mayor's speech was bombastic. It was full of big words but had very little meaning. The town's citizens left the meeting more confused than ever.

• The mayor's speech

• The town's citizens left

• full or big words but had very little meaning

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. 

• Pleased

• Surprised

• Frustrated

• Disgusted

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  

• Careful 

• Thrifty

• Careless

• Wasteful

What is the definition of the highlighted word? Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades. 

• Rejection

• Shock

• Disapproval 

• Praise

Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor. What is the meaning of sever?

• confirm

• serve

• clean

• separate