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WorksheetsVocabulary and Context Clues
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3hrs 51mins
Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil.
rude
crazy
tired
outgrabe
A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.
annoying
able to be heard
loud
creating vapor
She gives me this look of disdain ever since I cut her favorite doll's hair.
hatred
love
sadness
vorpality
Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.
becoming
sleeping
galumphing
faking
Gordon wasn't sure that he cut out the shapes properly. He was afraid that he might have made them uneven, but his teacher assured him that his shapes were perfectly symmetrical.
slithy
disgusting
equal
rough
Janie was gratified when the teacher used her project as an example for other classes.
disappointed
happy
embarrassed
burbled
The music teacher had difficulty tolerating the discordant noises produced by her kindergarten class.
clashing
pleasant
silent
impolite
Suzie's mother taught her to never let anyone degrade her, so now she demands respect in all of her relationships.
love
pass
steal
put down
The dogs were so hungry that they would have fought one another for a morsel of meat.
crumb
ton
tove
torch
My mom always worries about my grades and the colleges that I'll be able to attend, but if she were a little less fretful, she'd be a lot more fun.
careful
sure
worrisome
brillig
My mom always worries about my grades and the colleges that I'll be able to attend, but if she were a little less fretful, she'd be a lot more fun.
careful
sure
worrisome
brillig
John had seen horror movies before, but when he saw Zombies on the Boat, he was so appalled by the violence that he wrote the newspapers warning parents not to allow their children to see this movie.
proud
outraged
gimbled
stoked
Alice finally threw the withering roses away when a dead petal fell into her cereal bowl.
charming
glowing
snicker-snacking
drying
Few were impressed by Kirstin's presentation, "How to Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time," even though Krisitn was able to simultaneously walk and chew gum.
at the same time
in the same location
within the same group
through the tulgey wood
It is difficult to forgive someone who has hurt you, even if that person is penitent and expresses regret for their decisions.
manxome
apologetic
happy
sly
It is difficult to sustain a smile when your whole world is falling apart.
steal
forget
gyre
keep
As Tommy walked home with the money from the church he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach.
dinner
jujub
guilt
indifference
Unlike Bob, who treated others rudely and kept to himself, Bobby was jovial, friendly, and outgoing.
frabjous
cheery
angry
old
The lady decided it was tea time and so, by jingling a tiny silver bell, she beckoned her servants to attend.
ate
shunned
pushed
called
Lula would have attempted the walk home, had it not been for the immense mountain that stood between her and her destination.
huge
beamish
brittle
green
The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
happily
dangerously
gracefully
hopefully
We often travel to New England in autumn to see the bright colors of the foliage.
buildings
trees
mountains
leaves
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
walked
ran
sweated
hiked
Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.
fun
cloudy
gloomy
busy
Conner's constant prevaricating caused most of his teachers not to believe him.
lying
crying
being late
talking
Super Smart Sam's inability to understand the math problem had a dilatory effect on his homework completion.
happy
hurrying
delaying
funny
The propitious weather report encouraged the families to go ahead with their picnic.
upcoming
uncertain
current
favorable
Sally felt a rising sense of consternation when she realized she had not done her homework.
dullness
worry
joy
forgetfulness
No one likes it when George gasconades about all of his touchdowns throughout the season.
cries
complains
brags
worries
Because of her helpfulness and easy manner, everyone found the new student to be simpatico.
boring
weird
shy
likable
Dorothy was warned that the Wicked Witch of the West was a malevolent lady, and she should avoid her at all cost.
strange
evil
angry
unfirendly
Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer
You must not be indiscriminate when you are shopping for shoes. Carefully consider which shoes will be best for you before making your purchase.
Julia had a difficult time trudging up the snowy hill with her textbook laden book bag.
This magical sword is called Everest-Tooth because it was forged on the mountain from which its name is derived.
He wanted to climb the lofty coconut tree to retrieve the nourishing fruit, but he was too afraid of heights.
John tried to catch his breath for a minute before he attempted the arduous climb up the peak of the mountain.
Though Kathy and I are both technically store clerks, Kathy is always trying to tell me what to do because of her imperious nature.
I am disappointed that Kyle declined our offer to sit in the dunk tank. Now who will dress up like a clown and sit still while people throw balls at him or her?
Agreed upon
Ms. Witherspoon was shocked that the snickering bill collector was brazen enough to rest his feet on the antique grand piano, with his shoes on of all things, while she ran to get her checkbook.
The Hikers guessed that it would take 3 full days to reach the pinnacle, or top, of the mountain.
What does the word PINNACLE mean in this sentence?
Bottom
Top
Middle
What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word?
Unlike the slow-moving creek near the park, this river had a swift current.
Synonym
Direct Definition
Antonym
What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word?
The Modern Olympics commenced, or began, in 1986.
Direct Definition
Synonym
Antonym
Andy decided to terminate his membership to the health club. He was ready to stop paying the monthly fee.
What does the word terminate mean in the sentence above?
Continue
Stop
alter
Megan decided to go for a stroll. It would feel good to stretch her legs and walk.
What does the word stroll mean in the sentence above?
walk
run
swim
What type of Context Clue can you use to determine the meaning of the underlined word below?
Josh decided to be bold and confront the kid who was picking on his little sister.
Synonym
Antonym
Direct Definition
