No one was visiting my booth. I wistfully watched other guests pass right by me and walk down to the parade.

What is the meaning of wistfully in paragraph 12?

Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of engaged?

What does the word remnant mean in paragraph 5?

What does the word gusto mean?

In paragraph 4, what does the word notoriously mean?

In paragraph 6, the word prevalent means —

In paragraph 15, the word donned means —

Which phrase from paragraph 1 best serves as an antonym context clue for the word refined?

Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand what scant means?

In paragraph 5, the phrase privy to means —

Joanne’s mother came up to the school to get the cell phone the teacher had confiscated. What does confiscated mean?

Unlike her older brother Jerome, who stayed out all hours of the night, Kate obediently followed the curfew her parents set. What does obediently mean?

John was so hungry that he consumed the cranberry muffin and went back for a donut. What does consume mean?

After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats. What does coax mean?

Since it was a school day, Denise thought it was peculiar that she saw no children on the street during her drive to work.

If a wolf refuses to help its pack hunt, it becomes an outcast and must go on alone. What does outcast mean?

While others eat eggs, pancakes, and bacon for breakfast, Mrs B. was content with a piece of toast and a glass of orange juice. What does content mean?

The teacher stopped the students after she observed them wrestling.

On the way to her room after just having been grounded, Tammy murmured something under her breath. What does murmured mean?

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

Something that is ubiquitous --- .

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!

What does rash mean as it is used in the sentence above?

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.

Based on this sentence, the word esteemed means ---.

I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.

Based on this sentence, what is the meaning of the word incentive?

Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until 1920.

What is the meaning of the word suffrage?

Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon.

Based on the paragraph, the word controversy means ---.

In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.

According to the paragraph, a daunting task is one that would _______ someone.

When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were fearful that the Native Americans would attack them. However, the people that they encountered, the Wampanoag Indians, were a peaceful and generous tribe.

Based on the paragraph, the word encountered means ---.

As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her.

In the paragraph above, the word frozen means ---.

Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this season.

What is the meaning of the word reverts as it is used in the paragraph above?

Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet.

The word diverted as used in this sentence means ---. To divert is to _______.

A wonderful 98-year-old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops. What a selfless person she is!

Based on the paragraph, which of the following is the best definition of the word selfless?

The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth’s crust) energy. Tapping into this energy source could provide at least 10 times the energy that can be obtained from the nation’s known coal reserves.

What does vast mean as it is used in the paragraph above?

Using IQ tests and MRI brain scans, researchers have found that the measurable intelligence of teenagers can rise and fall over time. We used to believe that intelligence was static. But now, because of new studies, we know that teens and even fully mature adults can grow more brain cells when needed.

What does static mean as it is used in the selection above?

Those scientists want to hear what our professor thinks about their theory because he is the foremost expert in their field.

What is the meaning of the word foremost?

Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it.

What is the meaning of the word plausible as it is used in the paragraph above?

If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!

Which of the following means the same as the word curtail? Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?

No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed.

Which word has the same meaning as clandestine?

Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread.

What is the meaning of the word inhibit as it is used in the paragraph above?

Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match.

What context clues help the reader understand the meaning of the word transient?

When they heard the good news about the court’s decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse. “It looks like everyone is going home,” one reporter stated.

What word or words help the reader understand the meaning of the word disperse?

It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.

What does distinct mean as it is used in the paragraph above?

Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, it’s no longer priceless. In fact, it’s not real friendship at all!

Based on the paragraph, the word priceless means ---.

If something is priceless, __________.

The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?

What does the word fabrication mean?

The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story.

What does authentic mean as it is used in the paragraph above?

In paragraph 7, the word lure means to --

Which words in paragraph 11 help0 the reader understand the meaning of the word collapse?