Even when the police officers put the handcuffs on my mother, she maintained her dignity, holding her head up high as she was marched off the protest site.
What does the word dignity mean? 

The girls went to the library and read three books in one afternoon. They were voracious readers.  
What does the word voracious mean as it is used in the text. 

Read the sentence. I can block the basketball well when someone is trying to make a basket. The word "block" has several meanings. What is the meaning of the word "block" in this sentence?

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

Use context clues to figure this out:
Mike always had terrible aim. But after two summers at a baseball camp, he is now an adroit pitcher. 

Mrs. Carlson thought her explanations were clear and concise, but everyone found them to be unfathomable. 

Again they searched meticulously, but no keys.  Where could they be?  They've looked EVERYWHERE! If you did something meticulously, you would be-

Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.  A person who is haphazard is- 

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" The word that best defines adamant is-

Which is the correct meaning of the word spring in this sentence?
A spring popped through the mattress.

Which is the correct meaning of the word post in this sentence?
I will post a flyer to advertise the lunch specials.

Maybe you mislaid the keys in a cabinet, instead of putting them where they belong. Choose the best definition for the word mislaid.

Other potential causes are stresses, such as poor environmental conditions or lack of proper nutrition. What clue word means almost the same as potential?

These could make bees vulnerable so that diseases and pests can harm them more easily. Someone who is vulnerable is able to be-

Based on context clues in the passage below, migrate means _____________.

Many Northern birds migrate for the winter.  They return in the spring.

Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.

Most people feared the king because his judgment was final and his punishments were severe.

After waiting for his call for two nights in row, Cassie grew impatient with Henry and decided that she would call him first.

John was bewildered when he saw the math teacher writing letters on the board that were to be added and subtracted. "Aren't letters for reading class?" John thought to himself.

Alice was not happy with the product's promise of gradual weight loss. She wanted to lose all of her fat immediately.

Most of the boys in the class were in some heated argument about which sports team would win the big game, but Jeremy was indifferent. He just wanted to play Death Troopers on his game box.           

After receiving just a single slice of pizza at the party, Kevin was disappointed. He had hoped for a more substantial portion.           

Bobby never realized how ignorant he had been about matters of the home until his wife got sick and he had to manage the house alone.           

Now that the whales had escaped, they could swim freely and roam the ocean unrestrained.

Suzie's mother taught her to never let anyone degrade her, so now she demands respect in all of her relationships.

If we use the red napkins, my mom will be happy but my dad will be discontent.

Alice finally threw the withering roses away when a dead petal fell into her cereal bowl.  

 A doctor tries to analyze her patient's condition to provide the appropriate diagnosis and medication.

 John had seen horror movies before, but when he saw Bloodcore 6, he was so appalled by the bloodshed that he wrote the newspapers warning parents not to allow their children to see this movie.

The dogs were so hungry that they would have killed one another for a morsel of meat.         

Jamie wants to keep the house spotless all of the time and Shannon is a total slob, but I am a bit more moderate about cleanliness.

Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil. Let's discuss the problem.

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president

To emphasize his words and emotions, he lifted his hand and placed it over his heart.

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

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

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

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In Frozen, Prince Hans had lofty expectations for how much control he would have over Arandelle because of his impending marriage to Anna. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In The Lion King, Simba led a covert life after being scared away from Pride Rock; even his family didn't know he was alive. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the move Inside Out, Joy was remiss in her duties by keeping Sadness away from the controls. She later realized that Sadness was an equal part of life and allowed her time on the controls. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren is very ardent about destroying the rebel forces- some may say it's his life's purpose. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them. 

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything. 

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

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

Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

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

Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.

The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.

The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.

The ARENA at my brother's college is big enough to play any sport, including football.

Over the holidays, families can show their GENEROSITY by donating food to the homeless.

They kept the horses in the livery while they were being watered and fed.

The volcanic heat of the oven made Sarah step back.
Volcanic probably means: 

There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early. What does “expedite” mean?

Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures.  They were not supposed to be there. 

Based on context clues in the passage below, migrate means _____________.

Many Northern birds migrate for the winter.  They return in the spring.

I looked at the bottom of the tin. The price was $2.98. This presented a slight problem. You see, Mom had bought Harry and Marshall a potted plant to apologize for my bike tracks in their new driveway. She and Dad were withholding my allowance until the plant was paid for. I knew that there was no point in asking them for the money.
What is the meaning of the word withholding ?

"Brody, I gave you a map so you could teach your team how to navigate around the ship," the captain said. "If you had followed orders, you would have had no problem responding quickly. 
Which words help the reader know what the word navigate means?

As silly putty became more common in households, people took notice of its unique properties. It is pullable when pressed slowly but stiffens when pressure is applied quickly. So it can be squished by hand, but it remains in a ball when bounced off the floor.
What is the meaning of the word properties in?

At last, the weary carver puts down his tools. He is ready for a crane to lift the new pole. He thinks back to the stories his grandfather told him of the first pole raising. The workers groans rippled like a chorus of bears; sweat beaded on their backs.
What does the word weary mean in the above text?

Most roads were dirt paths that had been used mainly for horse-drawn carriages. In remote areas where roads did not exist at all, Jackson drove through muddy cow pastures and even over mountains.
What does the word remote mean?

Amazingly, Great Basin Bristlecone  seem to thrive in the gravelly soil of the White Mountains. The ground contains little water, and the area is often battered by strong winds. Such conditions can damage and even kill other types of trees and plants, but the bristlecons grow well in this environment.
Which words from the paragraph helps the reader understand the meaning of thrive?

LEGO creates building sets for children of all ages. These sets contain intricate parts that are more detailed and challenging to put together.
Which of the following words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of intricate?

"Which trousers? What shirt? Which socks, what shoes?" Bartholomew just wasn't able to choose. Completely confounded , he'd settle once more on what he had chosen the morning before. He'd go down to the breakfast( a little bit smelly), and try to decide what to put in his belly. Two fried eggs and bacon? Some cinnamon bread? He'd end up with yesterday's oatmeal instead.
Which of these lines from the poem helps the reader know what the word confounded means?

"The merchant ignored the peasant's words. "I hope you enjoy your reward," he said. "Thank you again and good-bye." He quickly departed.

Which word or words help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?

Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.  A person who is haphazard is- 

Maybe you mislaid the keys in a cabinet, instead of putting them where they belong. Choose the best definition for the word mislaid.

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

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" The word that best defines adamant is-

Luis pondered the idea, remaining deep in thought for half a minute or so. What does pondered mean?

In late 2006, apiarists in the U.S. began reporting that their honey bees were dying. Some of these beekeepers lost 90 percent of their hives. What is the best definition of apiarists?

Other potential causes are stresses, such as poor environmental conditions, or lack of proper nutrition. What clue word means almost the same as potential?

These could make bees vulnerable so that diseases and pests can harm them more easily. Someone who is vulnerable is able to be-

However, without a known cause or cure, CCD remains a conundrum. A conundrum is a-

Based on context clues in the passage below, migrate means _____________.

Many Northern birds migrate for the winter.  They return in the spring.

Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.

The huge crowd waiting in line at the new store was an auspicious sign of future success.  Define auspicious.

The workers stood in front of the factory and wondered what to do next. The doors were locked and the windows were boarded up. They doubted that they would even collect their final pay checks now that the company was  insolvent. What does insolvent mean?

Kim was a very good substitute teacher. She liked working with third and fourth graders most of all. She especially liked discussing important current events issues with the kids. She had expected them to be indifferent to such grown-up topics as taxes and social security. She was pleasantly surprised to discover that they were really interested in those issues and wanted to learn more about them. What does indifferent mean in this question?

Michael is an ardent supporter of his presidential candidate. That became obvious to me when I found out how much time he’s donated to the campaign. Perhaps Michael knows what he’s What does “ardent” mean in the context of the selection?

The workers stood in front of the factory and wondered what to do next. The doors were locked and the windows were boarded up. They doubted that they would even collect their final pay checks now that the company was  insolvent. What does insolvent mean?

“I am going to rescind the permission I gave you to use my toys!” T. J. announced angrily. “I thought you would take good care of them, but I was wrong!” What does rescind mean?

Jody lived a sedentary life, rarely engaging in exercise or even leaving the house for a walk along the colorful streets near her home.