Quizs L5 Vocabulary Context Clues

solitude

• the state of being or living alone; seclusion

• a state of being with others

• a feeling of happiness

• a type of social gathering

aquatic

Synonym: oceanic

• living or growing in water

• related to land environments

• pertaining to air or sky

• existing in deserts

lure

• the power of attracting or enticing

• a type of fishing equipment

• a deceptive tactic

• a form of entertainment

lair

• a place where people gather for social activities

• a den or resting place of a wild animal

• a type of shelter for humans

• a location for storing food

shuffle

Synonym: drag

What does it mean to shuffle?

• to walk without lifting the feet or with clumsy steps and a shambling gait

• to run quickly and gracefully

• to dance elegantly

• to skip lightly and joyfully

cunning

• skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving

• a type of cleverness that is straightforward

• a method of being honest and transparent

• a form of creativity that lacks strategy

lurk

Synonym: sneak

• to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush

• to move quickly and quietly

• to hide in a secret place

• to observe without being seen

feline

• belonging or pertaining to the cat family

• related to dogs

• a type of bird

• a large mammal found in Africa

haughty

• disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious

• humble and modest

• friendly and approachable

• simple and unpretentious

gait

Synonym: trot

What is the definition of gait?

• a manner of walking, stepping, or running

• a type of dance

• a medical condition affecting movement

• a style of clothing