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Context Clues Definitions

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. What does the word Gnawed mean?

a)

bite at or nibble something persistently.

b)

very cold in temperature

c)

dark in color

d)

to chew loudly

2.

2. What does the word Aroma mean?

a)

hot weather

b)

a distinctive, typically pleasant smell.

c)

the smell of burning wood

d)

light candle

3.

3. Define the word Plethora.

a)

a type of cat

b)

a large body of water

c)

a large or excessive amount of (something).

d)

something small

4.

4. What does the word Somber mean?

a)

sad

b)

to sleep for a long time

c)

excessive sleepiness

d)

dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

5.

5. What does the word Clarify mean?

a)

make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible

b)

to be confused

c)

a type of cloud for rain

d)

make a complete statement

6.

6. What does the word Precariously mean?

a)

something that is extremely secure

b)

in a way that is not securely in position and is likely to fall or collapse.

c)

to hold on tightly

d)

to answer rudely

7.

7. What does the word Frigid mean?

a)

need time to think

b)

very cold in temperature.

c)

extremely hot weather

d)

lost in the desert

8.

8. What is definition for Grimace?

a)

not interested

b)

lonely feelings of despair

c)

an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.

d)

dark cave

9.

9. What does the word Ample mean?

a)

the color red

b)

not enough time

c)

enough or more than enough; plentiful.

d)

apple

10.

10. What does the word Embrace mean?

a)

to walk away rudely

b)

to hold on top of something

c)

hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection

d)

to hold apart

11.

11. What is the definition of Resigned?

a)

to happy accept a position

b)

to work hard

c)

to stay for a long time

d)

to give up one's office or position : quit.

12.

12. What does the word Scarce mean?

a)

(especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand.

b)

plenty of food

c)

clean water

d)

lots of natural resources

13.

13. What does the word Nimble mean?

a)

walking slowly

b)

quick and light in movement or action; agile.

c)

taking your sweet time

d)

not flexible in movement

14.

14. What does the word Abandon mean?

a)

to be in approval of

b)

to save

c)

cease to support or look after (someone); desert.

d)

to give full support

15.

15. What does the word Browse mean?

a)

to open up something roughly

b)

to for something carefully

c)

survey goods for sale in a leisurely and casual way.

d)

to answer in a plain way

16.

16. What does the word Pester mean?

a)

to stare at someone

b)

to give your full attention

c)

trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions

d)

to loving look at someone