Maurice decided to take a stand against social injustice by participating in a mass protest.

What's the definition of stand as it is used here?

Ms. Hallett did not have lunch or breakfast, so she was famished by dinnertime.

Based on the sentence above, what does famished mean?

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

Oh don't worry about a trifle problem like losing your phone charger! We have plenty of extras.

Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades. What does accolades mean?

Unlike my frugal mother, I don't shop bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons. What does frugal mean?

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over.

What does the word monotonous mean?

For centuries, people in coastal areas of China and Japan have harvested a superfood found in marine environments. Recent studies show that eating seaweed protects against infection. It might also reduce the risk of serious diseases and extend people's life spans. If true, these would be important benefits.

What does the word marine mean in this paragraph?

The fifty pound pumpkin was gargantuan in size.

What does gargantuan mean?

As the students generated ideas for solving the problem, Mr. Smith wrote them on the board so they would not be forgotten.

What does the word generated mean?

The child was rushed to the hospital after having an adverse reaction to her medicine.

What does adverse mean?

Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers. What does the word obsolete mean?

Over the years, Mrs. Reid had accumulated thousands of books. She was planning to donate any of the to the library.

What does the word accumulated mean?

In order to be eligible for the life guard program, participants had to take First Aid training and be advanced swimmers.

The word eligible means:

Pangolins have a physical resemblance, or likeness, to an armadillo, with claws and armored bodies. When attacked, pangolins thwart combat by rolling into a hard ball and hiding. Like bats and other animals that sleep all day, pangolins are nocturnal. Because they lack teeth, eating tiny stones with their food is critical for digestion.

What does the word critical mean in the paragraph?

You should not belittle his efforts, you should thank him for trying.

What does belittle mean?

Term: the basic meaningful part of a word

Closer to home, you can find superfoods in your garden or local store. Think "crisp and crunchy". Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and kale detoxify harmful substances. As a result, they may help to prevent some forms of cancer. These veggies also are low in calories and have lots of vitamins A, C, and K.

What does the word detoxify mean in this paragraph?